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adjective

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 sticking around
Verb
There may be a new DC Universe under James Gunn and Peter Safran, but Xolo Maridueña is sticking around. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 After originally planning to stay on anyway, Alice has decided to seek other opportunities and would like a letter of recommendation after sticking around for Ted’s transition period. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 Employees are still coffee badging, the practice of swiping into the office and sticking around long enough to have a cup of coffee before heading out to finish the workday at home or elsewhere. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 The internet has spent much of this year campaigning to make 2026 the new 2016, and several pieces from the old festival uniform are sticking around. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 Getting younger, stylistically, has been crucial to The Daily Show sticking around. — Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026 Some of Cadillac Heights’ longtime residents aren’t sticking around to find out whether things will improve. — Jena Brooker, ProPublica, 6 July 2026 The under-the-radar member of the Florida Panthers’ core is sticking around. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 That’s because the trough of low-pressure air in the upper atmosphere that brought us cooler temps will be sticking around through at least the start of July, with a potential for more of these mild temps to stick around just a bit longer. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticking around
  1. lasting
  2. remaining
  3. hanging around
  4. waiting
  5. staying
Adjective
  • Does this sound like the foundation for a true and lasting love?
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • These three nesting baskets are made from durable water hyacinth wicker that’s aesthetically pleasing and more importantly, long lasting.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of lasting
Verb
  • As of Thursday, that emergency fund had a remaining balance of $163 million.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Kretinsky has struck a deal with West Ham’s remaining shareholders to increase his stake from 27 per cent to 46 per cent, according to a press release sent out on behalf of the Royal Mail owner on Friday.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of remaining
Verb
  • In the logic of edutainment, random children hanging around in the company of a plush creature is nothing noteworthy.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • At the Vetements show, Jayden looked like a pro in a white tank top tucked into a pair of light wash jeans with a brown leather belt and silver chains hanging around his hips.
    — Emma Banks, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of hanging around
Verb
  • Imagine Bret’s surprise to find Robert waiting for him on his bed, having been questioned again thanks to Bret’s accusations.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The same goes for those who are waiting for an important email or clear response — give it a minute.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of waiting
Verb
  • Text messages outline concerns over a diabetic coma Blodgett was staying at a foster home in metro Phoenix where only the house manager was trained in managing his diabetes.
    — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • There are hotels where the lobby is the main event, designed as much for the people dropping in for a drink as those actually staying there.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of staying

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“Sticking around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticking%20around. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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