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

Recent Examples on the Web

Though the novel stayed with me forever, the book club ended in tears. —Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025

The game stayed with a two-possession lead for the Ravens as a result. —Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025

The on-site spa and three different restaurants (the Mahogany Grille, Diamond Belle Saloon, and The Office Spiritorium) will round out your stay with wellness treatments plus great eats and drinks. —Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025

Gibson stayed with Rhoda Smith, a fellow player and friend, on 154th Street in Harlem for the tournament. —Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025