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

Memphis Grizzlies star center Jaren Jackson Jr. will stay with the team for the foreseeable future. —Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025

Nkunku whiffed on his first attempt — but stayed with the play and buried the rebound to put Chelsea ahead for good. —Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2025

The multi-faceted big man will stay with Minnesota through at least the 2029 season after agreeing on a new deal with the Timberwolves on Friday, a source confirmed to the Pioneer Press. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025

So, our hotels today are a lot more than just a cool place to stay with great design. —Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025