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

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Those athletes are better served sticking with their everyday trainers for longer races, where comfort, protection, and stability become more critical. —Cory Smith, Outside, 15 Feb. 2026

However, the Missouri City product chose to stick with the Bobcats, and Cotton doesn't regret it after a strong start to his career. —Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026

There’s a Padres-specific reason that argues for sticking with Preller — or even extending him beyond this year. —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026

The one man who would have fitted perfectly, Michael Carrick, took over at Manchester United one month ago, when Spurs were sticking with Frank. —Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026