sticks (to or with)

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

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Verb
  • 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
  • The Times stands by our journalism, and the president’s legal pleadings will not change that or deter further reporting.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • Headlining the event, Gustavo Trujillo defends his BKB Heavyweight title against Mark O'Neil, bringing an impressive 8-0 promotional record with all first-round knockouts.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The filing also defends a witness-tampering charge involving Robinson's roommate and an allegation that Robinson committed a violent offense in the presence of a child.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 19 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 23 Aug. 2026.

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