stick around

verb

stuck around; sticking around; sticks around
Synonyms of stick aroundnext

intransitive verb

: to stay or wait about : linger

Examples of stick around in a Sentence

we stuck around afterwards to help clean up
Recent Examples on the Web
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However, the long-time veteran has certainly managed to stick around as a terrific locker-room presence. Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025 Despite the casual nature of their dynamic, the pair sticks around after their latest hookup for some cuddling and tuna melts. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2025 Surface temperatures and ground temperatures are just too warm for any snow that makes it to the surface to stick around for more than a couple of seconds. Ron Smiley, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025 Hernandez acknowledges that budgets are tight for many attendees, but hopes people will stick around for the second half, when special anniversary screenings and panels are planned. Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stick around

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

stick around

verb
: to stay or wait about : linger

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