stick around

verb

stuck around; sticking around; sticks around
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intransitive verb

: to stay or wait about : linger

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Examples of stick around in a Sentence

we stuck around afterwards to help clean up
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Still, shareholders are more than happy to see Dimon stick around. — Anirban Sen, USA Today, 29 June 2026 And stick around for the quick-but-effective post-soak foot massage before being sent on your way. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 The under-the-radar member of the Florida Panthers’ core is sticking around. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Following its release, Slater stuck around and took on two other roles within the Superman franchise. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stick around

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stick around was in 1878

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“Stick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20around. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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stick around

verb
: to stay or wait about : linger

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