as in holding up
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as in remaining
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 sticking around
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Malachi Smith is sticking around a little longer.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
There’s also an early credits that’s scene that’s worth sticking around to see.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Another experienced pro or a smart assistant GM on the rise — and would the latter have enough credibility to sway Matthews on sticking around?
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Dry weather will be sticking around today in the Pittsburgh area before storm chances return to the forecast tomorrow.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Modern Methods Make Keeping a Bathtub Easier Another reason bathtubs are sticking around?
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Are those customers sticking around?
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Is winter sticking around or is an early spring ahead?
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
One risk of players sticking around for years as graduate student-athletes is that college sports might morph into something more like minor league sports, with seasoned players in their mid-20s (or older) occupying roster spots that would otherwise go to younger college students.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Malachi Smith is sticking around a little longer.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
There’s also an early credits that’s scene that’s worth sticking around to see.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Another experienced pro or a smart assistant GM on the rise — and would the latter have enough credibility to sway Matthews on sticking around?
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Dry weather will be sticking around today in the Pittsburgh area before storm chances return to the forecast tomorrow.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Modern Methods Make Keeping a Bathtub Easier Another reason bathtubs are sticking around?
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Are those customers sticking around?
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Is winter sticking around or is an early spring ahead?
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticking around
Verb
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Add remaining meringue in 3 batches, gently folding with a rubber spatula after each addition until only a few streaks of meringue remain (err on the side of undermixing to keep the cake batter billowy).—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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There’s still a week-plus remaining, so things can shift.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To make sure the recipes and processes are carefully repeated, Wright and Quick will be hanging around Big Q for a few weeks, helping Tolle.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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Nashville Predators Nashville traded away four players at the deadline, including Nick Blankenburg to Colorado, and yet is still hanging around in the wild-card race.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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According to the sheriff's office, the dog was flown to a ballfield where more rescuers were waiting with blankets to dry off and warm up the goldendoodle, who is now safe and comfortable.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Seeing their faces plastered in and around their orange and blue locker room was a pinch-me moment for the Illini, who also had Final Four swag waiting for them at the team hotel.—
Ryan Baker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Choose a pot that’s about 1 to 2 inches larger than the root ball to keep extra soil from staying damp for too long.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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Peck added that this foyer, staying true to colonial architectural traditions, also has a beautiful open stairway to the second floor landing, which overlooks the entry, and offers easy access to the formal living room on one side and a study on the other.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Families would leave lights in windows or over doors during battles, such as Verdun, as a sign of hope and remembrance — a tradition that later became a lasting tribute to France’s sacrifice and alliance.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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New York For All would ensure that state and local resources are not used to carry out federal immigration enforcement, close loopholes that allow ICE to glean information from state databases and establish lasting protections for immigrant communities.—
Peter Cook,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Sticking around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticking%20around. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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