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

That's leaving salvage yards stuck with old batteries nobody wants, not even recyclers. — Camila Domonoske, NPR, 13 July 2026

The love for the game, competitive drive, and even bat control stuck with him. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

And more importantly, when the franchise stuck with those rookies throughout their struggles on the field in 2025. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Those were long ago, different times, but the stories and experiences still stick with me. — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 9 July 2026