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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 stuck around
Because of the cold, snow from the major winter storm in January also stuck around on the ground longer than normal.
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Tara Lynch, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
After an 8-9 season that invited promise in 2023, though, Paton went to a happy hour at Ocean Prime with Mauck, who marveled at the fact that the general manager had stuck around.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Since decor stuck around a bit longer, the style of this decade is more clearly defined and ingrained in memories.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Krupa said it’s presumed that Celia Grayson ultimately made it to freedom in Canada, but Eliza stuck around in Chicago to work as a housekeeper.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Iger, of course, stuck around as executive chairman, taking a hands-on role with the company’s creative output.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
First movie did great, second movie did OK, but the longer it was stuck around in the DVD player, the more people watched it, the more people loved it.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
While the professional circus operations eventually moved on, Peru's big top legacy stuck around, and the town has been home to the Peru Amateur Circus since 1960.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
After helping Walt build Disneyland, Fowler stuck around to manage the fledgling park for the first 10 years of its existence.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Tara Lynch, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
After an 8-9 season that invited promise in 2023, though, Paton went to a happy hour at Ocean Prime with Mauck, who marveled at the fact that the general manager had stuck around.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Since decor stuck around a bit longer, the style of this decade is more clearly defined and ingrained in memories.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Krupa said it’s presumed that Celia Grayson ultimately made it to freedom in Canada, but Eliza stuck around in Chicago to work as a housekeeper.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Iger, of course, stuck around as executive chairman, taking a hands-on role with the company’s creative output.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
First movie did great, second movie did OK, but the longer it was stuck around in the DVD player, the more people watched it, the more people loved it.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
While the professional circus operations eventually moved on, Peru's big top legacy stuck around, and the town has been home to the Peru Amateur Circus since 1960.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
After helping Walt build Disneyland, Fowler stuck around to manage the fledgling park for the first 10 years of its existence.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuck around
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Back then, the American economy surged as businesses became more productive, unemployment tumbled and inflation remained in check.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Shojinaga has remained behind bars since then, according to jail records.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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They got married at the golden hour and stayed until late to shoot photos, their shadows beneath a stream of stars.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Wakeland continued to trail in the final quarter but stayed close with solid defense and clutch baskets by Cavin and Epps to set up the game’s thrilling final minute.—
Robert Thomas,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Cardinal hung around early in the second half, but the comeback efforts were partly derailed by an 18-for-29 effort from the foul line.—
Jeff Faraudo,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Knight ducked her head and smiled when the medal was hung around her neck, her face a mix of pride and exhaustion.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Gaither waited for hours in long lines as the situation grew more uncertain.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Rodgers ultimately waited until June to join the Steelers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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