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
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Rain chances remain in place on Friday with mostly rain rolling in and sticking around into Saturday morning.
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Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Similarly, Graves isn’t going to be pogo-sticking around to finish many alley-oops.
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Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Many of the card’s best features are sticking around, specifically its travel insurance and shopping protections.
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Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
The Nuggets will have to account for Aaron Gordon’s injuries as part of their reality going forward if the veteran starter is sticking around.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
To keep excess moisture from sticking around and causing damage, run your bathroom’s exhaust fan.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Wheatley could be a breakout player on special teams though, even with former first-round pick Isaiah Simmons sticking around.
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Mike Kaye
april 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Similarities to the Chiefs Kendall Kuxhouse had a couple of friends from the Netherlands in town for the festivities, sticking around a half-mile away from the second bus.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Rain chances remain in place on Friday with mostly rain rolling in and sticking around into Saturday morning.
—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Similarly, Graves isn’t going to be pogo-sticking around to finish many alley-oops.
—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Many of the card’s best features are sticking around, specifically its travel insurance and shopping protections.
—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
The Nuggets will have to account for Aaron Gordon’s injuries as part of their reality going forward if the veteran starter is sticking around.
—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticking around
Adjective
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In fact, some are doing little to hide their skepticism – and, in some cases, outright frustration – with the memorandum of understanding, which White House officials hope to spin into a more lasting peace agreement and nuclear accord.
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But for a group of children at Maria Fareri, the more lasting memory may be the morning a group of strangers in green and yellow showed up just to cheer for them.
Verb
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By spinning off its freight unit, the remaining FedEx is focused on parcel and logistics services, while emphasizing higher-margin end markets.
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After the top four picks, the remaining 10 lottery teams are slotted in according to their records (meaning that the worst team is guaranteed at least the fifth pick).
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Those guards hanging around the entrance to the nest site will attack with much less provocation, often flying out to sting someone who happens to walk within 10 feet or so.
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There are store cats everywhere that are hanging around, and the store kitties are very friendly.
Verb
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Instead of waiting until your breaking point to book a trip, start a travel fund and plan ahead.
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Some are exploring alternatives, including relocating to other countries, such as Canada, while waiting for clarity on their status.
Verb
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Johnson County’s annual Point In Time Count — a federal requirement that counts the number of people staying outside or in a shelter one night in January — shows that the number of individuals increased by 27% from last year, according to preliminary data.
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Drinking water with your evening meal and staying hydrated throughout the day helps fiber work properly and keeps stool soft.
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“Sticking around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticking%20around. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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