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
But their defense, which was 25th in yards and points allowed last year, will struggle again, even if Hendrickson sticks around.
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Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticks around
Verb
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One person was arrested after blocking the roadway and refusing to move their vehicle, Lee said, adding that the person was later transported for medical reasons but remains subject to arrest.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The protests come as the government remains shut down.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Oct. 2025
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Unchecked policing power never stays contained.—
Josiah Bates,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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Here, find Vogue’s guide to the very best hotels in Venice, from glittering palace stays to under-the-radar design gems.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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The risk that inflation hangs around is elevated since inflation expectations could be up, Adams said.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Then, Wes shows up with Jules Zoblonsky (John Ales), our resident creep who hangs around the scene, who not only put his hand up another hostess’s skirt, but also drugged Anna’s drink the night of her assault, as later confirmed by security camera footage.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
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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,
13 Oct. 2025
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Jets could be missing QB Justin Fields to a concussion again (still uncertain as of Thursday; Tyrod Taylor waits).—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Sticks around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticks%20around. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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