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

Her two youngest kids are in Salt Lake City, too, staying with Wendy’s brother. —Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2025

The tragedy of Ukraine has stayed with Rutte ever since. —Adam Rasmi, Time, 20 June 2025

Báez stayed with the team, watching from the dugout as the franchise’s future suddenly seemed bright while his own remained filled with doubt. —Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 19 June 2025

Finding empathy, making friends Each of the 16 students with special needs is paired as closely in age as possible with a peer mentor, who stays with them on stage throughout the show. —Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025