STICKING AROUND Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in holding up

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verb

present participle of stick around

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

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Based on recent comments from Spoelstra, Richards is likely sticking around into the regular season. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 Torrey Lovullo is sticking around; the Diamondbacks manager has signed a two-year extension. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 But if the symptoms are sticking around, especially after a dose change, don’t be shy about speaking up at your next appointment. — Korin Miller, Allure, 16 Sep. 2026 With thousands of fans sticking around to watch the epic, Shelton was buoyed by the home support and found the energy to edge the match-deciding tiebreak and win the record-breaking quarterfinal in five sets – 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(7). — Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 Don't forget to check out the other best Labor Day laptop deals still sticking around. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 There may be a new DC Universe under James Gunn and Peter Safran, but Xolo Maridueña is sticking around. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 After originally planning to stay on anyway, Alice has decided to seek other opportunities and would like a letter of recommendation after sticking around for Ted’s transition period. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 Employees are still coffee badging, the practice of swiping into the office and sticking around long enough to have a cup of coffee before heading out to finish the workday at home or elsewhere. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticking around

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Explore See latest videos, charts and news Latin music is a powerful example of how artists continue to evolve, inspire new audiences and build lasting connections across generations.

— Billboard Staff, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026
The Brewers have left their mark on our area in a much more lasting way.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of lasting

Verb

Rarely does a pop album so deftly lay bare the trickery of pop albums, while remaining a compelling pop album in its own right.

— Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
The lawyers also raised the possibility of seeking dismissal of the remaining charge on double jeopardy grounds, arguing that the earlier acquittal could legally bar a second trial on certain issues.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of remaining

Verb

As the daughter of two classical singers, she was used to hanging around backstage and going along with the rhythm of theatrical days.

— Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Dorothy recalls patrons hanging around the shop for hours, running her hands along a rainbow of silk ties, and picking up tailor pins with her cousins to pass the time.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of hanging around

Verb

His hands hovered waist high, eyes watching the downturning arcs of his teammates’ shots, waiting for a pass that never came.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
In the meantime, renters and would-be buyers are left wanting and waiting for more and better inventory to end the nonstop searching and bidding wars.

— Dave Carlin, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of waiting

Verb

Officers continued to investigate and searched the location where the suspect was staying, finding items believed to be connected to the burglaries, officials said.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Staying the course through uncertainty But capturing growth required staying committed to the strategy through uncertainty.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

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