stick around

verb

stuck around; sticking around; sticks around
Synonyms of stick aroundnext

intransitive verb

: to stay or wait about : linger

Examples of stick around in a Sentence

we stuck around afterwards to help clean up
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Ohio has seen soaring temperatures into the middle of September, but warm weather can't stick around forever and the first day of fall is nearly here. — Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2026 Sheeran didn’t elaborate whether this last-minute backing band would stick around for later dates on the tour. — Brendan Menapace, Billboard, 20 Sep. 2026 The image of Norton on a bucking bronco points to another reason why the growing pool of creative talent that Jaques has lured into his path — legitimately or sneakily — have stuck around. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026 If this stuff has managed to stick around, why then is Wilson’s own home falling apart? — Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stick around

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stick around was in 1878

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“Stick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20around. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

stick around

verb
: to stay or wait about : linger
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