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
There’s also a chance Decker sticks around another year to mentor him.
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Motivation sticks around when my days have flavors.
—Jamilee Hoglind, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
Losing Top Performers To Team Friction Of course, optimizing how your team works with AI only works if your team sticks around, especially top performers who would be desirable to company competitors.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Finally, any snow that falls isn`t going anywhere fast because the cold sticks around next week.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
The flips at a dual-use facility like Bank of America Stadium only happen to be flipped again, and again, and again, til forever — and the longer Charlotte FC sticks around in the playoffs, the turnarounds could keep getting shorter and shorter.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Consumer data reveals a growing appetite for affordable, healthier, and savory alternatives, as chocolate prices increase and inflation sticks around.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
But their defense, which was 25th in yards and points allowed last year, will struggle again, even if Hendrickson sticks around.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Motivation sticks around when my days have flavors.
—Jamilee Hoglind, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
Losing Top Performers To Team Friction Of course, optimizing how your team works with AI only works if your team sticks around, especially top performers who would be desirable to company competitors.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Finally, any snow that falls isn`t going anywhere fast because the cold sticks around next week.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
The flips at a dual-use facility like Bank of America Stadium only happen to be flipped again, and again, and again, til forever — and the longer Charlotte FC sticks around in the playoffs, the turnarounds could keep getting shorter and shorter.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Consumer data reveals a growing appetite for affordable, healthier, and savory alternatives, as chocolate prices increase and inflation sticks around.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
But their defense, which was 25th in yards and points allowed last year, will struggle again, even if Hendrickson sticks around.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticks around
Verb
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The program currently remains in another legal battle, with people able to renew their status but no new applications accepted.—
Mathew Miranda
February 26,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The military remains Pakistan’s most powerful institution, having solidified its dominance throughout the country’s history with coups and constitutional amendments.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The backstory The 34-year-old hotel is amid years-long renovations, ensuring this old favorite stays relevant and cool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Most analysts are predicting Miami to repeat, assuming Messi stays healthy, but the azul and chrome are legitimate contenders.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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At times, his social role will overlap with that of other weight-room regulars, not least of which is the gym grandpa, who hangs around and shoots the breeze and doles out tips on how to lift.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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But that means the expectations for at least one gold are here in their first chance, and will remain until that medal hangs around their necks.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And watch SpaceX lift off to meet its maker, as Elon waits, already in orbit around his own head.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 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.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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