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
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
One risk of players sticking around for years as graduate student-athletes is that college sports might morph into something more like minor league sports, with seasoned players in their mid-20s (or older) occupying roster spots that would otherwise go to younger college students.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Malachi Smith is sticking around a little longer.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
There’s also an early credits that’s scene that’s worth sticking around to see.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
One risk of players sticking around for years as graduate student-athletes is that college sports might morph into something more like minor league sports, with seasoned players in their mid-20s (or older) occupying roster spots that would otherwise go to younger college students.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Malachi Smith is sticking around a little longer.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
There’s also an early credits that’s scene that’s worth sticking around to see.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticking around
Verb
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Bradley did express an attitude by remaining in Britain, where he might still have been barred from entry into certain clubs, but where he was given credit for his work and recognized as an authority.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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The Golden Knights’ defense clamped down until Olen Zellweger tied the game with three minutes remaining in regulation.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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But the offense is expected to follow if Hemming keeps playing his style and hanging around the net.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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One look, for example, was styled with a tree branch hanging around the model’s shoulders with twigs and leaves in her hair.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 May 2026
Verb
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And across all networks, just six new shows bow in the fall — with most waiting for post-football homes.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 12th House of Reflection, illuminating private thoughts, old patterns, and instincts that have been waiting underneath the noise.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Amid high expectations and long win streaks, Moss said a sports psychologist has spoken to the team about staying present and not letting the success get into their heads.—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Tate was staying at the home while her husband, filmmaker Roman Polanski, was abroad.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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By putting phones aside, moments are more meaningful, and spontaneous conversations can blossom into lasting friendships.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Her approach reflects a broader effort to build care models that can support lasting access, equity, and accountability.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sticking around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticking%20around. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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