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
To close, stick around to find out which watches Paige and Justin are on the hunt for to celebrate their joint birthdays.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
Kevin Williamson’s The Waterfront stuck around in second place this week, and the CW drama Sullivan’s Crossing took third.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Temperatures will stick around the upper 90s as heat index values cross into the triple digits again, according to the NWS.
—Brayden Garcia
july 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
Virginia-Virginia Tech: A battle over allegations of ineligibility Think college football players stick around the sport too long now?
—David Ubben, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
Kevin Williamson’s The Waterfront stuck around in second place this week, and the CW drama Sullivan’s Crossing took third.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Temperatures will stick around the upper 90s as heat index values cross into the triple digits again, according to the NWS.
—Brayden Garcia
july 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
Virginia-Virginia Tech: A battle over allegations of ineligibility Think college football players stick around the sport too long now?
—David Ubben, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick around
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As Inter Miami looks to turn the page Saturday night on one of its ugliest losses of the season, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez remained in their starting lineup against the New York Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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This offseason, Diggs remains in recovery after dealing with knee concerns last season.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Here's a look at what Tennesseans can expect weather-wise, who is expected to see the highest temperatures and just how to stay safe as temperatures soar.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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The best way to protect yourself from poor air quality is to stay indoors, especially when the Air Quality Index reaches above 101, which is classified as unhealthy for sensitive groups, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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After beating the San Diego Padres 3-2, Miami’s ace hung around with his two children inside the Marlins’ clubhouse, introducing the three-month-old daughter on his hip to teammates as loud, Latin music blared overhead.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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Those guards hanging around the entrance to the nest site will attack with much less provocation, often flying out to sting someone who happens to walk within 10 feet or so.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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Tijuana has always been a place of waiting for migrants.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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His identity has not been released as family waits to be notified.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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“Stick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20around. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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