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
Following its release, Slater stuck around and took on two other roles within the Superman franchise.
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Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
There are certain items in your kitchen that stick around longer than others.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Similarities to the Chiefs Kendall Kuxhouse had a couple of friends from the Netherlands in town for the festivities, sticking around a half-mile away from the second bus.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Similarly, Graves isn’t going to be pogo-sticking around to finish many alley-oops.
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Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stick around
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
There are certain items in your kitchen that stick around longer than others.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Similarities to the Chiefs Kendall Kuxhouse had a couple of friends from the Netherlands in town for the festivities, sticking around a half-mile away from the second bus.
—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Similarly, Graves isn’t going to be pogo-sticking around to finish many alley-oops.
—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stick around
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick around
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Still, the pieces of ceiling trim dedicated to the pillars of courage and trust remained missing, a nod perhaps to the traits most easily lost when disaster strikes – and most needed to rebuild.
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There’s enough cash on hand for Rhaenyra to administer the Seven Kingdoms for a fortnight, and no one remaining from the old regime — not Alicent, not Orwyle — knows where Lannister hid the rest of the ingots.
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In the sweet family snap, Mahomes posed wearing a no-fuss crossbody sling bag that’s ideal for staying hands-free — and keeping up with her and Patrick Mahomes’ three children, Sterling, Bronze, and Golden.
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Swimming pools, movie theaters and shopping malls are places to stay cool.
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According to Today, Messi often played soccer with Lucas Scaglia and would hang around his pal's house hoping to see Scaglia's cousin, Roccuzzo.
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Meanwhile, his younger brother Jayden wore a white tank top tucked into a pair of light wash jeans with a brown leather belt and silver chains hanging around his hips.
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Those who don't see their scores by Monday may have to wait a little longer, as exams taken later in the testing period may take longer to process, according to the College Board's FAQ.
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If the shrub was diseased or large roots remain in the soil, waiting at least six months to a year is recommended.
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“Stick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20around. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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