stick with

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

When to stick or twist The other big question in fantasy managers minds if when to stick with a captain haul and when to twist — and this is another element of the game which is dynamic. —Holly Shand, New York Times, 23 June 2026

Listen carefully, design with intention and create experiences people can stick with over time. —Jim Rowley, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Noah James, who plays Andrew, said working in Utah will stick with him for life. —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026

Kyler Fedko is hoping to stick with a surging Twins team and John Fedko is writing the script. —Ren Clayton, CBS News, 23 June 2026