stay with

phrasal verb

stayed with; staying with; stays with

1

: to be remembered by and to continue to influence or affect (someone) in some way

The memory of that tragic day has stayed with her ever since.

2

: to continue using or doing (something)

Stay with the medication for a couple more days and see if the rash clears up.

I know the work is hard, but if you just stay with it for a while longer, it'll be done.

3

: to go or make progress at the same rate as (someone) : to keep even with (someone) in a race, competition, etc.

The other runners struggled to stay with the leader.

Examples of stay with in a Sentence

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Where to Stay Evo Hotel Hakuba For those seeking a stay with a bit of hip flair, head to Evo Hotel Hakuba, located near Happo-One Resort. —Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025

Following her death, Anna’s stepbrother was hospitalized for psychiatric observation after returning to Miami, before being released to stay with a family member, Anna's grandmother told ABC News. —Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025

The Campos’ are staying with family and trying to get together enough money for a deposit on another apartment and essentials like clothes. —Katie Langford, Denver Post, 23 Nov. 2025

His stay with the Reds lasted only a few months. —Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Nov. 2025