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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of stick around
The food truck will stick around for catering gigs, too.
—
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2025
Neither starter stuck around very long, and the game turned into a battle of the bullpens.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
Beach cabanas with sun loungers and larger, more comfortable beach huts are available, so plan on sticking around all day and well into the night for live music and festive parties.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
His best shot at sticking around is on special teams.
10.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stick around
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2025
Neither starter stuck around very long, and the game turned into a battle of the bullpens.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
Beach cabanas with sun loungers and larger, more comfortable beach huts are available, so plan on sticking around all day and well into the night for live music and festive parties.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
His best shot at sticking around is on special teams.
10.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stick around
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick around
Verb
-
Where to Watch Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts* remains in theaters following its May 2 release.—
Jenna deJong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
-
Meanwhile, the baseline 10% tariff Trump announced April 2 will remain in effect for most U.K. imports, which could lead to higher prices for consumers.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Verb
-
Home climate control often comes with trade-offs: a second-floor bedroom that stays five degrees warmer than the rest of the house, rising electricity costs during peak summer months, or the high cost of installing central air conditioning.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
-
Shevchenko stayed at 135 for her next four fights, going 2-2.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Verb
-
Plus, the Star Wars timeline is massive, and with the Maul-centric show showing us more of the galaxy's criminal activity under the reign of the Empire, the door is wide open for both Clone Wars veterans to hang around a while longer.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
12 May 2025
-
More to the point, there’s no telling if Golden State can manage to hang around for a sixth game in Curry’s absence.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2025
Verb
-
Nine months is a long time to wait for a fix from Microsoft, and the company hasn't clarified what caused the delay.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
-
Direct listings provide a path to market that can be slightly faster and more efficient—without needing roadshows, underwriting coordination or waiting for perfect market conditions, companies can often complete a direct listing on a tighter timeline.—
Joseph Lucosky,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Stick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20around. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share