as in holding up
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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
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
In addition to the music films – with many stars, such as Madonna, Barellies, Frampton and Katy Perry sticking around for post-screening chats – Tribeca has also culled a music video lineup showcasing work from Linda Perry, Jack White, Benson Boone and 5 Seconds of Summer.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2026
To keep excess moisture from sticking around and causing damage, run your bathroom’s exhaust fan.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
The third phase is clearly Charles’ best path to sticking around, whether on the roster or the practice squad.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Something in him still thinks this world is worth sticking around for.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Wheatley could be a breakout player on special teams though, even with former first-round pick Isaiah Simmons sticking around.
—Mike Kaye
april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
That means that removing old nests may not prevent future nesting, but there are other ways to keep yellow jackets from sticking around.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
Griffin has already landed a nine-year, $140 million extension, which is the largest deal in Pirates history and will ensure no matter what happens with Skenes, Pittsburgh can count on at least one of its homegrown superstars sticking around for the next decade.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Nuggets will have to account for Aaron Gordon’s injuries as part of their reality going forward if the veteran starter is sticking around.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
In addition to the music films – with many stars, such as Madonna, Barellies, Frampton and Katy Perry sticking around for post-screening chats – Tribeca has also culled a music video lineup showcasing work from Linda Perry, Jack White, Benson Boone and 5 Seconds of Summer.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2026
To keep excess moisture from sticking around and causing damage, run your bathroom’s exhaust fan.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
The third phase is clearly Charles’ best path to sticking around, whether on the roster or the practice squad.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Something in him still thinks this world is worth sticking around for.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Wheatley could be a breakout player on special teams though, even with former first-round pick Isaiah Simmons sticking around.
—Mike Kaye
april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
That means that removing old nests may not prevent future nesting, but there are other ways to keep yellow jackets from sticking around.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
Griffin has already landed a nine-year, $140 million extension, which is the largest deal in Pirates history and will ensure no matter what happens with Skenes, Pittsburgh can count on at least one of its homegrown superstars sticking around for the next decade.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticking around
Adjective
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Researchers say migraines may contribute to lasting changes in the brain, but overlapping factors like poor sleep and stress likely play a role too.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
2 June 2026
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Verma, who also served as a member of Parliament, renders Magadh as a place at once real and imaginary, lasting and lost—both a point of origin and an unreachable destination.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The scarcity of remaining tickets for those matches indicates that Kansas City should expect strong attendance throughout the World Cup, even if some matches fall a tiny bit short of a sellout.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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The ballot listing for the remaining candidates would be alphabetical, said Matthew Clyburn, a spokesman for the Secretary of the State’s office, which oversees elections.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The Sox looked loose and relaxed before the game, with 10 players at the batting cage during batting practice, some waiting for their cuts and others just hanging around, having already taken theirs.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Our Andrew Greif spoke with former Knicks players who played with his father, Rick, and remembered the young Brunson hanging around the team.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Employees had been waiting for an all-clear as hazmat teams worked to confirm the cause.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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That doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of backlash waiting.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The goal is to keep muscles working continuously while the machine adjusts resistance and movement by staying within the lines of the digital graph above you.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Lena, working for Kate, is staying at a villa belonging to a senior member of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, masquerading as his son’s nanny.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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“Sticking around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticking%20around. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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