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
That way, Purdy could choose the team that best suited him and theoretically optimize his chances of sticking around in the league.
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 20 May 2025
And as mosquito season has lengthened in recent years amid warming temperatures, some of the bloodsuckers now stick around until December in parts of the Southland.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Still, fans have been scouring last night’s season finale for clues about who may be departing or sticking around.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 May 2025
The Bryan Singer directed movie gained traction in home entertainment, and stuck around in the Oscar conversation, thanks to people passing the pic’s video around.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 14 May 2025
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 20 May 2025
And as mosquito season has lengthened in recent years amid warming temperatures, some of the bloodsuckers now stick around until December in parts of the Southland.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Still, fans have been scouring last night’s season finale for clues about who may be departing or sticking around.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 May 2025
The Bryan Singer directed movie gained traction in home entertainment, and stuck around in the Oscar conversation, thanks to people passing the pic’s video around.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick around
Verb
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Brands must be agile and deeply attuned to cultural shifts to remain relevant.—
Billee Howard,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Those that are too old or damaged from collisions or fires to ever return to city streets sometimes remain in the yard so they can be stripped for parts or used for training.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Americans are living longer, staying healthier, and working in less physically demanding jobs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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First and foremost this season, Herbert has to stay healthy.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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From that point the Porcupine flows about 430 miles to join the Yukon… The compass always hung around my neck, beneath binoculars, and a 35-mm camera.—
Alann B. Steen,
Outdoor Life,
21 May 2025
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Colin hangs around at a village pub on Christmas Eve after performing in a barbershop quartet with his dad, Pete (Douglas Hodge).—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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That’s why the best strategy for married couples usually is for the higher-earning spouse to wait to claim benefits, preferably at age 70.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Judd told reporters the woman questioned why deputies waited so long to shoot, but the sheriff said his deputies were trying to de-escalate the situation.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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