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 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.
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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
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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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Four years on, the diatribe remains the same.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The couple that superheroes together stays together?—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
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They’re made with a breathable satin material that stays cool throughout the night and have a side zipper to keep them from slipping off pillows.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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The longer that Florida State waits to fire Norvell, the shorter the time the head coach has to look for a new job.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Sticks around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticks%20around. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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