stick with

phrasal 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

From the Paul George era, to the brief Victor Oladipo stint, to the rise of Tyrese Haliburton, Turner stuck with Indiana and believed in the vision. —Shane Young, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

What about that story really stuck with you enough to be inspired to write a book? —Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025

One in particular stuck with her: Sophia Loren’s wedding dress from the 1958 movie Houseboat. —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 28 June 2025

For a classic option, stick with sheer pinks and milky whites. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 June 2025