stick around

verb

Definition of stick aroundnext
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 Shea butter, glycerin, aloe, and vitamin E serve up hydration, and synthetic beeswax means the suppleness sticks around. — Rachel Nussbaum, InStyle, 2 July 2026 Still, May has left behind a talented roster, and thanks to Boynton and others who stuck around, the Wolverines should remain nationally relevant next season. — Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 In that light, the NCAA has insisted that the more college sports seem like pro sports, with athletes who want to stick around well into their 20s, the game’s marketability and TV ratings could be tarnished. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 July 2026 Rather than pack up their base camp at Sporting Kansas City’s Compass Minerals National Performance Center, Argentina will stick around for a while longer and play another match in KC. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stick around
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick around
  1. remain
  2. stay
  3. hang around
  4. wait
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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.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Definition of remain
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  • Some also face rarer conditions that affect not only nighttime sleep but also the ability to stay awake and alert during the day.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • If any member of the family is starting to feel under the weather, whip up a bowl of comforting chicken soup with lemons and carrots to help everyone stay healthy for the rest of the week.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Definition of stay
Verb
  • Many birds hang around under bird feeders looking for a free meal.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • Grow Naturally Repellent Plants There are many plants that function as natural mosquito repellents and having them in your garden can really help to lessen the presence of mosquitoes and deter them from hanging around.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 2 July 2026
Definition of hang around
Verb
  • 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.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • If the shrub was diseased or large roots remain in the soil, waiting at least six months to a year is recommended.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of wait

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