Synonyms of stick around

stick around

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• remain
• stay
• hang around
• wait
• dwell
• hang on
• abide
• hold on
• tarry
• await
• linger
• loiter
• dawdle
• overstay
• outstay
• dally

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• get off
• cut out
• go off
• pull out
• walk out
• take off
• peel off
• leave
• clear out
• move
• bail out
• push off
• go
• push on
• shove (off)
• get out
• pike (out or off)
• quit
• depart
• exit
• run away
• pack (up or off)
• bail
• clear off
• escape
• bug out
• fly
• buzz (off)
• flee
• skip
• evacuate
• book
• abandon
• forsake
• desert
• vamoose
• vacate
• abscond
• scat
• scram
• decamp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stick around

The goal is for employees to stick around and grow their career at John’s. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026

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