stay with

phrasal verb

stayed with; staying with; stays with

1

: to be remembered by and to continue to influence or affect (someone) in some way

The memory of that tragic day has stayed with her ever since.

2

: to continue using or doing (something)

Stay with the medication for a couple more days and see if the rash clears up.

I know the work is hard, but if you just stay with it for a while longer, it'll be done.

3

: to go or make progress at the same rate as (someone) : to keep even with (someone) in a race, competition, etc.

The other runners struggled to stay with the leader.

Examples of stay with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As life on Earth becomes increasingly perilous, Marty spots the first billboard, an image that will, quite literally, stay with him for the rest of his life. —Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2024

Adult whale sharks do not stay with their young after birth, and only around 10 percent of them make it to adulthood. —Samuel Sanders, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024

The chickens, lizard and tortoise, though, would have to stay with a friend in San Bernardino. —Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024

Also, people who bundle their home and auto insurance tend to stay with that company longer. —Penny Gusner, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024