sticks around

verb

present tense third-person singular of stick around
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 Shea butter, glycerin, aloe, and vitamin E serve up hydration, and synthetic beeswax means the suppleness sticks around. — Rachel Nussbaum, InStyle, 2 July 2026 The sizzling heat sticks around Friday for Juneteenth as highs remain in the low 90s and feels like temperatures continue in the 100s. — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 17 June 2026 The ceramic Oura Ring 4, launched last year, sticks around for $349. — 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticks around
  1. remains
  2. stays
  3. hangs around
  4. waits
Verb
  • Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Europe’s defense industry remains fragmented and constrained by supply chains, bureaucracy, labor shortages and years of underinvestment.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Small in size but big on personality, Little Spirit remains one of Atlanta’s most consistently delightful neighborhood cocktail bars.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of remains
Verb
  • Compared to 35-mm projection, the shutter of the GT projector stays open for a slightly greater duration, allowing the light from two powerful xenon short-arc lamps to shine through the film for longer to produce brighter images.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
  • In Poor Soil Less-than-ideal soil could be rocky or heavy clay soil, nutrient-poor, or soil with poor drainage that stays soggy.
    — Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
Definition of stays
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of hangs around
Verb
  • Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 11 July 2026
  • With a chatbot, the user types a complete thought and hits send, and waits.
    — Ran Inbar, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of waits

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