as in remains
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 sticks around
Shea butter, glycerin, aloe, and vitamin E serve up hydration, and synthetic beeswax means the suppleness sticks around.
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Rachel Nussbaum,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
The sizzling heat sticks around Friday for Juneteenth as highs remain in the low 90s and feels like temperatures continue in the 100s.
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Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
The ceramic Oura Ring 4, launched last year, sticks around for $349.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
While the season ended with a four-game sweep at the hands of the strong favorites to win the NBA title, the Lakers are headed into the offseason with optimism about their ability to get even better next season — particularly if James sticks around.
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ABC News,
12 May 2026
Those track skills could open a possible special teams development project for new coordinator Bubba Ventrone, if Connors sticks around on the practice squad.
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Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
After the trophy presentation, the network hopes much of its audience sticks around for Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoff series between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics.
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Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
At least, as long as Kennedy sticks around.
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Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
But Fleck, of course, hopes the QB sticks around the U for his upperclassman years in 2027 and 2028.
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Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
18 Mar. 2026
Rachel Nussbaum,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
The sizzling heat sticks around Friday for Juneteenth as highs remain in the low 90s and feels like temperatures continue in the 100s.
—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
The ceramic Oura Ring 4, launched last year, sticks around for $349.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
While the season ended with a four-game sweep at the hands of the strong favorites to win the NBA title, the Lakers are headed into the offseason with optimism about their ability to get even better next season — particularly if James sticks around.
—
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Those track skills could open a possible special teams development project for new coordinator Bubba Ventrone, if Connors sticks around on the practice squad.
—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
After the trophy presentation, the network hopes much of its audience sticks around for Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoff series between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics.
—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
At least, as long as Kennedy sticks around.
—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
But Fleck, of course, hopes the QB sticks around the U for his upperclassman years in 2027 and 2028.
—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticks around
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Europe’s defense industry remains fragmented and constrained by supply chains, bureaucracy, labor shortages and years of underinvestment.
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Small in size but big on personality, Little Spirit remains one of Atlanta’s most consistently delightful neighborhood cocktail bars.
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The posh pup has a home in the lobby and outside the front entrance, and sits (and stays) at the ready for belly rubs.
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Any python-nabbing excursion requires adequate prep work to ensure everyone stays safe—and actually hunts the proper animals.
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Warm temperatures, frequent rain, and shaded backyards create the perfect environment for algae growth—especially in the South, where humidity hangs around nearly all year.
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Police said the man sometimes hangs around the Music Building and pretends to be a student.
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
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On the walls, a few pots hang from a copper rod, a dinner bell waits to be jingled, and an ancient clock keeps time.
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“Sticks around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticks%20around. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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