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
And stick around for an end credits surprise or two.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
The firm work under the assumption that the tariffs in their current form will stick around for a few months and will adjust its numbers as the tariffs change or remain.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 9 Apr. 2025
This one has stuck around for more than 16 years’ worth of weekly charts.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Lille president Olivier Letang wanted to keep David in France during the last window with his club in the hunt for a Champions League spot, and David stuck around.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
The firm work under the assumption that the tariffs in their current form will stick around for a few months and will adjust its numbers as the tariffs change or remain.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 9 Apr. 2025
This one has stuck around for more than 16 years’ worth of weekly charts.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Lille president Olivier Letang wanted to keep David in France during the last window with his club in the hunt for a Champions League spot, and David stuck around.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick around
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The White House visit is a significant achievement for Bukele, whose authoritarian tactics to remain in power were condemned by the Biden administration just a few years ago.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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That means such products imported from China will apparently not be subjected to the 125% tariff U.S. President Donald Trump slapped on Beijing (a 20% tariff will remain).—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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Shevchenko stayed at 135 for her next four fights, going 2-2.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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This underwear is lightweight and discreet, and stays fresh all day.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Then more came Then a few just hung around for a chat at my seat.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Clouds will hang around most of the evening, and the low will be around 57 along with calm overnight winds.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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IndieWire understands the festival was waiting to confirm Denzel Washington’s attendance, and indeed the star will be at Cannes.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, immigration officials denied Nuñez Gonzalez a green card, seven years after waiting.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Stick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20around. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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