as in to remain
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
we stuck around afterwards to help clean up
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Recent Examples of stick around
Now Schottenheimer needs more than politeness to stick around here like Garrett did.
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Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Truth is, Chicken-Fried Gizzards are one of our party foods but if Nana has these in the works, stick around for lunch.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Go ask Ben McAdoo and Judge if a late season vote of confidence means someone is guaranteed to stick around in New York.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
Parents stick around after their kids leave the room.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 4 Jan. 2026
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Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Truth is, Chicken-Fried Gizzards are one of our party foods but if Nana has these in the works, stick around for lunch.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Go ask Ben McAdoo and Judge if a late season vote of confidence means someone is guaranteed to stick around in New York.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
Parents stick around after their kids leave the room.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick around
Verb
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For many young women, the stiletto’s discomfort is part of the appeal, offering proof that effort and glamor remain in an age of casual sneakers.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The quarterback situation remained dire.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The best beanies for women are quintessential cold-weather hats that strike a delicate balance between staying warm and looking polished, even when the weather is anything but fashion-friendly.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kenady Barrett had 14 points and eight assists for Poyen (15-0, 5-0 2A-8), which stayed unbeaten.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Heat still hung around, though, competing with the Nuggets in a second quarter that included six lead changes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Old Magazines and Newspapers Set the mood for guests who are hanging around the living room by finally recycling, donating, or archiving your spring and summer magazines or any outdated newspapers.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Indiana’s defense didn’t wait long to make an impact.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Stick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20around. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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