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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Walk down to lounge by the waves—and stick around for sunset to complete the show. Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026 If moisture sticks around, mold usually follows. Ryan Brennan may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026 Having known Whitt for more than a decade, Ackerman stuck around. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026 On Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14, Boise will see highs in the upper 80s as the sunny weather sticks around. Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 8 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 10 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

stick around

verb
: to stay or wait about : linger

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