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
That way, Purdy could choose the team that best suited him and theoretically optimize his chances of sticking around in the league.
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 20 May 2025
And as mosquito season has lengthened in recent years amid warming temperatures, some of the bloodsuckers now stick around until December in parts of the Southland.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Still, fans have been scouring last night’s season finale for clues about who may be departing or sticking around.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 May 2025
The Bryan Singer directed movie gained traction in home entertainment, and stuck around in the Oscar conversation, thanks to people passing the pic’s video around.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 14 May 2025
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 20 May 2025
And as mosquito season has lengthened in recent years amid warming temperatures, some of the bloodsuckers now stick around until December in parts of the Southland.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Still, fans have been scouring last night’s season finale for clues about who may be departing or sticking around.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 May 2025
The Bryan Singer directed movie gained traction in home entertainment, and stuck around in the Oscar conversation, thanks to people passing the pic’s video around.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick around
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For now, even though US and China have temporarily rolled back their triple-digit tariffs, President Donald Trump’s tariffs on vehicles and car parts have remained.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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The Milky Way galaxy will remain visible throughout the summer and even into early fall, but planning your skywatching around the darker moon phases as far from artificial light as possible is key.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Americans are living longer, staying healthier, and working in less physically demanding jobs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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For SMEs working toward being nature positive, success depends on having a clear purpose, setting measurable goals, and staying flexible as strategies evolve.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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From that point the Porcupine flows about 430 miles to join the Yukon… The compass always hung around my neck, beneath binoculars, and a 35-mm camera.—
Alann B. Steen,
Outdoor Life,
21 May 2025
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Colin hangs around at a village pub on Christmas Eve after performing in a barbershop quartet with his dad, Pete (Douglas Hodge).—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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Judd told reporters the woman questioned why deputies waited so long to shoot, but the sheriff said his deputies were trying to de-escalate the situation.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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Back in Lisbon, Magellan meets and marries Beatriz (Angela Azevedo), though she’s largely left to wait and wilt as her husband remains faithful above all to the waves.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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