Synonyms of stuck around

stuck around

verb

past tense of stick around

as in remained

to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time

we stuck around afterwards to help clean up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• remained
• stayed
• hung around
• waited
• dwelled
• hung on
• held on
• abided
• tarried
• awaited
• lingered
• loitered
• dawdled
• overstayed
• dallied
• outstayed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pulled out
• got off
• left
• went off
• walked out
• cut out
• pushed off
• took off
• pushed on
• moved
• peeled off
• packed (up or off)
• cleared out
• shoved (off)
• went
• bailed out
• cleared off
• departed
• buzzed (off)
• exited
• quit
• got out
• bailed
• ran away
• escaped
• bugged out
• fled
• flew
• evacuated
• skipped
• absconded
• abandoned
• booked
• decamped
• piked (out or off)
• vamoosed
• deserted
• vacated
• forsook
• scrammed
• scatted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stuck around

Northwestern’s Dave Davis, the longtime liaison between the university and residents, stuck around and mingled with the big names who had gathered there. — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

In the years since the pandemic, retail investors have not only stuck around, but have grown more powerful and more sophisticated. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

As the lot emptied, the brothers stuck around to savor the wine. — Arthur Holland Michel, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

The image of Norton on a bucking bronco points to another reason why the growing pool of creative talent that Jaques has lured into his path — legitimately or sneakily — have stuck around. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

With Michigan stealing a 13-12 win over the Broncos in dramatic fashion, the fans who stuck around in The Big House stormed the field to celebrate. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Much of the crowd stuck around to see what could wind up being the 46-year-old's final Grand Slam singles match, a loss to Sofia Kenin, but the timing itself was a challenge. — ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026

After the song, Nicks stuck around to deliver an apparently extemporaneous tribute to Rodrigo’s artistry and activism that seemed to push the younger singer close to tears. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Unique features like the brick base at the bottom of the walls and the large stone fireplace also have stuck around. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026