as in remains
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 sticks around
The ceramic Oura Ring 4, launched last year, sticks around for $349.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
While the season ended with a four-game sweep at the hands of the strong favorites to win the NBA title, the Lakers are headed into the offseason with optimism about their ability to get even better next season — particularly if James sticks around.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Those track skills could open a possible special teams development project for new coordinator Bubba Ventrone, if Connors sticks around on the practice squad.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 6 May 2026
After the trophy presentation, the network hopes much of its audience sticks around for Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoff series between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
At least, as long as Kennedy sticks around.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Finishing third in a tough District 25-5A, don’t be surprised if Liberty Hill sticks around in the Division II playoffs.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
But Fleck, of course, hopes the QB sticks around the U for his upperclassman years in 2027 and 2028.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
Motivation sticks around when my days have flavors.
—Jamilee Hoglind, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
While the season ended with a four-game sweep at the hands of the strong favorites to win the NBA title, the Lakers are headed into the offseason with optimism about their ability to get even better next season — particularly if James sticks around.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Those track skills could open a possible special teams development project for new coordinator Bubba Ventrone, if Connors sticks around on the practice squad.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 6 May 2026
After the trophy presentation, the network hopes much of its audience sticks around for Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoff series between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
At least, as long as Kennedy sticks around.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Finishing third in a tough District 25-5A, don’t be surprised if Liberty Hill sticks around in the Division II playoffs.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
But Fleck, of course, hopes the QB sticks around the U for his upperclassman years in 2027 and 2028.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
Motivation sticks around when my days have flavors.
—Jamilee Hoglind, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticks around
Verb
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Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers, with few effective treatment options once the disease spreads.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Whether the rant has any immediate political implications for the lawmakers, especially in a midterm election year, remains to be seen.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Verb
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The film stays true to much of the original comic with the notable addition of Lobo, an interstellar bounty hunter, played by Jason Momoa.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Cinematographer Eric Yue stays close on his subjects, a handheld camera keeping us caught in their movements, queasy and intimate in equal measure.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Warm temperatures, frequent rain, and shaded backyards create the perfect environment for algae growth—especially in the South, where humidity hangs around nearly all year.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 May 2026
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Police said the man sometimes hangs around the Music Building and pretends to be a student.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Dennis waits until Mallory leaves to go on a bike ride, and then attacks her on the path.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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“Sticks around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticks%20around. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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