STICKS (TO OR WITH) Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

sticks (to or with)

verb

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

as in keeps (to)

to give steadfast support to thanks for sticking with me after all my other so-called friends turned their backs the governor has sworn to stick to his campaign promises

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Harrison says these thoughtful details are like nothing else on the market, and stands by them as a worthwhile investment.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, whose office prosecuted the case, said on June 4 that his office stands by the prosecution and intends to continue defending the convictions.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 5 June 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 18 Jun. 2026.

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