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
At least, as long as Kennedy sticks around.
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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
Wang sticks around for the first subscription concerts as soloist Barber’s Piano Concerto, with Kwamé Ryan conducting.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
If Brad Treliving sticks around, what’s his vision?
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 16 Mar. 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
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
Wang sticks around for the first subscription concerts as soloist Barber’s Piano Concerto, with Kwamé Ryan conducting.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
If Brad Treliving sticks around, what’s his vision?
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 16 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticks around
Verb
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Even as China remains one of Iran’s biggest diplomatic allies, President Xi Jinping’s support for the Islamic Republic is being constrained by a vast trail of Chinese capital across the Gulf.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
10 Apr. 2026
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Still, much uncertainty remains.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But, what could impact BP’s lockout is if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed down and the price of gas stays above $4 a gallon, then BP officials may feel pressure to end the lockout and make money, Dau-Schmidt said.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Pitt stays authentic to healthcare and Pittsburgh Renewed for a third season, The Pitt focuses on emergency department doctors at Allegheny General Hospital, and as Wyle has said in the past, it's based in reality thanks to research and conversation with real-life ER professionals.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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The fancy special effects do not dispel the satisfying aroma of Saturday afternoon popcorn that hangs around the series, now in its second season.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Over the next five decades, Florentino waits for Fermina, sustaining his devotion by writing her hundreds of letters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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