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

But Lost The Client​ ​One real-world example that stuck with me was when a law firm advised a global client on high-value cross-border transactions. — Bystephen Pitt-Walker, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Atlanta simply pulled the plug, deciding not to stick with the top pick after just two seasons. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

The experience of being able to get out of the car and run around before the movie, and seeing people together in groups, stuck with him. — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

The chip would work with future Gemini models only if Google sticks with the same underlying architecture, according to The Information. — Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 20 July 2026