stick around

verb

stuck around; sticking around; sticks around

intransitive verb

: to stay or wait about : linger

Synonyms of stick around

• remain
• stay
• hang around
• wait

Examples of stick around in a Sentence

we stuck around afterwards to help clean up

Recent Examples on the Web

But if the symptoms are sticking around, especially after a dose change, don’t be shy about speaking up at your next appointment. — Korin Miller, Allure, 16 Sep. 2026

Later, as routines and priorities change, those belongings may still stick around. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

Greg McDermott retired, but Creighton had Alan Huss waiting to take over the program and saw a number of players stick around, including Jackson McAndrew, who missed almost all of last season with a foot injury. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026

That cold air will stick around during the day and limit the afternoon warmup, holding high temperatures to the mid-70s across the regions. — Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stick around

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• astound
• background

Kids Definition

stick around

verb

: to stay or wait about : linger