sticks (to or with)

present tense third-person singular of stick (to or with)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticks (to or with)
Verb
  • In a follow-up statement to The Athletic, an ESPN spokesman said the company stands by its reporting.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Continue reading … ZERO REGRETS – Hasan Piker stands by 'intentionally provocative' claims that Hamas is 'a thousand times better' than Israel.
    , FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The 16-year-old New Zealand amateur successfully defends her title, closing with a 6-under 64 for her fourth win in 14 professional events.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Romero defends his belt for the first time, while Lopez makes his 147-pound debut, eyeing future undisputed glory.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
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“Sticks (to or with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticks%20%28to%20or%20with%29. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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