sticking around 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of sticking aroundnext
as in holding up

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sticking around

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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 Synonyms for sticking around
  1. remaining
  2. waiting
  3. staying
  4. lasting
Verb
  • In January, Forbes named legendary television producer Dick Wolf a billionaire, as his Law & Order, Chicago and FBI shows serve as some of the last remaining pillars holding up the broadcast TV schedule.
    Matt Craig, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • This seemed like an obvious spot to use one of their two remaining timeouts but Morris didn’t and the ball wasn’t snapped until there were only 17 seconds left.
    Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of remaining
Verb
  • Chandler had been waiting to fight McGregor for two years and decided to go elsewhere for UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • To help with the high intake levels, the AHS is urging the community to adopt from local shelters instead of purchasing a pet from a breeder or a pet store as shelters are full of pets waiting for a second chance.
    Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of waiting
Verb
  • From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder.
    Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The growth of the resort's offerings can be attributed to our commitment to staying ahead of the trends, our guests' increasing interest in unique and premium experiences, and our ability to collaborate with exceptional brands like Krug that align with our standards.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of staying
Adjective
  • This convergence and accessibility were key to its immediate and lasting impact.
    Geoff Ira, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Vice President Kamala Harris honored former President Jimmy Carter's long legacy and lasting impact in a eulogy on Tuesday, Jan. 7, only two months after earning his vote in the 2024 presidential election.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of lasting
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Thesaurus Entries Near sticking around

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sticking around

sticking in one's craw

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