as in to remain
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 stick around
Though thunderstorms are expected to bring significant rainfall to the Boise area on Wednesday and Thursday, forecasters said showers will not stick around for the weekend.
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Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Where to Purchase Brookie À La Mode Blue Bell’s new Brookie À La Mode flavor is now available in both half-gallon and pint sizes in stores nationwide, though it is only expected to stick around for a limited time.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
After the McDonald’s All-American game, Vukosa can’t stick around in Arizona to watch her future team compete in the Final Four against South Carolina in Phoenix on Friday.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
Clouds will stick around through the night, especially near the shore, keeping the sky partly cloudy into early Thursday morning.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Where to Purchase Brookie À La Mode Blue Bell’s new Brookie À La Mode flavor is now available in both half-gallon and pint sizes in stores nationwide, though it is only expected to stick around for a limited time.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
After the McDonald’s All-American game, Vukosa can’t stick around in Arizona to watch her future team compete in the Final Four against South Carolina in Phoenix on Friday.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
Clouds will stick around through the night, especially near the shore, keeping the sky partly cloudy into early Thursday morning.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick around
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The Thunder entered the night two games ahead of San Antonio in the race for homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs with six games remaining.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Even as prices rise, demand remains steady and drivers continue to feel the strain.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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All four scales stayed within a pound of each other for every measurement, and usually varied by only half a pound.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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What’s stayed the same for the KC Current Despite all of the above, plenty has actually stayed the same for the Current.—
PJ Green
April 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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By Easter Sunday, April 5, most of the rain will clear out with low chances hanging around for Central Texas.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Head outside and grab some pictures; many of these spring-blooming beauties only hang around a few days.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Colorado Hospital Association — which opposes the bill — says state laws require all hospitals to screen patients for discounted care, wait six months before garnishing wages, and provide 30 days' notice.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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With the March 31 deadline approaching, experts warn that waiting too long can leave Medicare users paying more—and with fewer options—until the next enrollment period begins in October.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Stick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20around. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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