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
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
However, the luxury tax’s second apron would seem to be preventing that from happening, even if Robinson himself seems interested in sticking around.
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John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
That’s because the trough of low-pressure air in the upper atmosphere that brought us cooler temps will be sticking around through at least the start of July, with a potential for more of these mild temps to stick around just a bit longer.
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Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
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.
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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
Verb
The under-the-radar member of the Florida Panthers’ core is sticking around.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
However, the luxury tax’s second apron would seem to be preventing that from happening, even if Robinson himself seems interested in sticking around.
—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
That’s because the trough of low-pressure air in the upper atmosphere that brought us cooler temps will be sticking around through at least the start of July, with a potential for more of these mild temps to stick around just a bit longer.
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Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
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.
—
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.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticking around
Adjective
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Taking the lead in helping Cavalli mature, in ways that have nothing to do with his stuff, would be among their most important and lasting works.
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The attacks have inflicted lasting damage that will be costly to fix.
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In a large bowl beat butter, oil, and the remaining 1/2 cup honey with a mixer on medium 30 seconds.
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The remaining four states restrict participation through state education agencies or athletic association rules rather than official state legislation.
Verb
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Grow Naturally Repellent Plants There are many plants that function as natural mosquito repellents and having them in your garden can really help to lessen the presence of mosquitoes and deter them from hanging around.
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Here’s how to discourage pesky possums from hanging around your house and yard.
Verb
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With potentially record-breaking heat coming to Washington, DC on the Fourth of July, people wanting to catch fireworks by saving an early spot on the National Mall will have a lot of waiting to do.
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Alysa Guffey Twenty minutes of remonstrance kicked off, with a long line of people waiting for a chance to speak.
Verb
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Tops on that list is the late Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir — who died in January at 78 — as a model for a band staying fearless and uncompromising.
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Read more about the heat dome and tips on staying cool in this visual explainer.
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“Sticking around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticking%20around. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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