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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However, while some folks may endure lingering nerve pain from a shingles complication called postherpetic neuralgia, that’s not the only stubborn side effect that can stick around after the painful, blistering rash subsides. Alyssa Sparacino, Glamour, 29 May 2026 The 90% who stuck around, according to him, are spending more—hotel bookings have more than 4x’d year over year, and total engagement has more than doubled in absolute terms. Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 May 2026 Daniel stuck around as showrunner for the show’s final season after Caron was fired, then joined Roseanne for its third year. Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026 The ceramic Oura Ring 4, launched last year, sticks around for $349. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 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 2 Jun. 2026.

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stick around

verb
: to stay or wait about : linger

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