as in holding up
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as in remaining
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 sticking around
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2026
To keep excess moisture from sticking around and causing damage, run your bathroom’s exhaust fan.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 June 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
Something in him still thinks this world is worth sticking around for.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Wheatley could be a breakout player on special teams though, even with former first-round pick Isaiah Simmons sticking around.
—Mike Kaye
april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
That means that removing old nests may not prevent future nesting, but there are other ways to keep yellow jackets from sticking around.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
Griffin has already landed a nine-year, $140 million extension, which is the largest deal in Pirates history and will ensure no matter what happens with Skenes, Pittsburgh can count on at least one of its homegrown superstars sticking around for the next decade.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Storms will be sticking around the next two days.
—Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
In addition to the music films – with many stars, such as Madonna, Barellies, Frampton and Katy Perry sticking around for post-screening chats – Tribeca has also culled a music video lineup showcasing work from Linda Perry, Jack White, Benson Boone and 5 Seconds of Summer.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2026
To keep excess moisture from sticking around and causing damage, run your bathroom’s exhaust fan.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 June 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
Something in him still thinks this world is worth sticking around for.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Wheatley could be a breakout player on special teams though, even with former first-round pick Isaiah Simmons sticking around.
—Mike Kaye
april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
That means that removing old nests may not prevent future nesting, but there are other ways to keep yellow jackets from sticking around.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
Griffin has already landed a nine-year, $140 million extension, which is the largest deal in Pirates history and will ensure no matter what happens with Skenes, Pittsburgh can count on at least one of its homegrown superstars sticking around for the next decade.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Storms will be sticking around the next two days.
—Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticking around
Verb
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The Bakersfield Police Department said two hostages had been safely released and that all remaining individuals were in good health as of Tuesday evening.—
Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Goldman sees 60% earnings-per-share growth for Asia Pacific equities in 2026, with technology remaining the market's strongest-performing sector.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Our Andrew Greif spoke with former Knicks players who played with his father, Rick, and remembered the young Brunson hanging around the team.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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This mountain lion wasn't hanging around to apologize or ask if anyone in the house could spare a square, either.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The House's effort to circumvent leadership on support for Ukraine comes as bipartisan legislation in the Senate to impose new economic sanctions on Russia has languished for more than a year, with senators waiting for a green light from the White House.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Congress could also intervene, Budington said, by passing legislation that allows a private right of action after data breaches, allowing victims to pursue cases directly instead of relying on state laws or waiting for state attorneys general to take up a case.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The rooms The 65 rooms (including 17 suites) are subtly sumptuous, like staying at the not-so-humble home of a scion of an Istanbul dynasty.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Listening to our community and focusing on scientific innovation have been key in staying aligned with our original vision while promoting healthy skin for everyone.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Researchers say migraines may contribute to lasting changes in the brain, but overlapping factors like poor sleep and stress likely play a role too.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
2 June 2026
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Verma, who also served as a member of Parliament, renders Magadh as a place at once real and imaginary, lasting and lost—both a point of origin and an unreachable destination.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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“Sticking around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticking%20around. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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