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
Three assets close most of the gap Three personal brand asset categories close the gap for most founders stuck around seven figures.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Viewers, too, have not stuck around to ride out the changes.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
The third phase is clearly Charles’ best path to sticking around, whether on the roster or the practice squad.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 27 May 2026
And simply sticking around longer won’t fix it.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 26 May 2026
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Viewers, too, have not stuck around to ride out the changes.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
The third phase is clearly Charles’ best path to sticking around, whether on the roster or the practice squad.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 27 May 2026
And simply sticking around longer won’t fix it.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick around
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With approximately 56% of votes counted, analysts say Steyer would need to outperform Becerra by roughly 12 points in remaining ballots to advance to November.—
Ruyuan Li. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2026
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2026
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Due to safety concerns, the age restriction for overwater villa stays is 13 and up, though parents or guardians can sign a waiver upon booking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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More importantly, leadership storytelling requires energy, curiosity, and the willingness to stay awake to what others miss.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But don't hesitate, this deal won't hang around for long.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
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The Angels trailed 3-2 in the seventh on Sunday, having done a nice job to hang around despite starter Jack Kochanowicz getting knocked out in the third inning.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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At the end of one of the castle’s walkways, after a turn or two—by electric cart, bicycle, or on foot—and with the air filled with the scent of pine, rosemary, and jasmine, the sentinels are waiting, carved into the rock where the fort’s cannons were once located.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Iyo Sky, Roxanne Perez, Giulia and Lash Legend squared off in a fatal four-way match with a spot in the semifinals waiting for the winner.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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“Stick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20around. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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