sticking around
Not leaving yet
Sticking around means remaining in a place or situation rather than leaving.
It suggests staying put when departure might be expected or easier: I think I'll stick around for a while longer.
The phrase often implies patience or loyalty: Thanks for sticking around—I know the meeting ran late.
- lingerStay beyond necessity
- waitDelay until later
- loiterRemain idly in place
- remainStay in place
- hoverRemain suspended midair
staying put · resolve · stay · not going anywhere · tenacity · endurance · perseverance · weathering · continuity · lean · loyalty · solidarity · companionship · belonging · community · roots · here to stay · lasting
sticking aroundleaving
Act of going away
departing · going away · taking off · heading out · splitting
sticking aroundabandoning
Leaving permanently behind
giving up · quitting · bailing out · walking away · cutting and running
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