stick with

phrasal verb

stuck with; sticking with; sticks with

informal

1

: to continue using or doing (something)

You need to find a job and stick with it.

I'll stick with my usual brand.

2

: to not change (a decision, belief, etc.)

The company is sticking with its decision to close the store.

3

: to force (someone) to deal with (something or someone unpleasant)

Whenever we go out to eat, they always stick me with the bill.

The teacher always sticks me with Tom.

—often used as (be/get) stuck with

I was stuck with washing dishes.

I got stuck with Tom again.

4

: to stay close to (someone) in a race or competition

The challenger stuck with the champion until the very last round.

5

: to stay near (someone) in order to gain knowledge, protection, etc.

Stick with me, kid, and you'll learn something!

6

: to be remembered by someone for a very long time

The lessons she learned from that experience stuck with her.

Examples of stick with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But sticking with a shot that guards against the parent strain may ensure a better match this winter. —Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024

For small-fry investors and big money managers alike, the psychological toll of falling behind creates pressure, particularly for those sticking with the playbook. —Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 10 June 2024

Still, Nick stuck with them and gradually added other compounds. —Peter Rubin, Longreads, 6 June 2024

Menendez, who is on trial in New York on corruption charges, could play the role of spoiler if a significant chunk of voters stick with him. —Steven T. Dennis and Erik Wasson / Bloomberg, TIME, 4 June 2024