stick with

phrasal 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

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So, even though you may be tempted to try and reach for yield or higher returns elsewhere (like in the stock market), sticking with one of the aforementioned types of investment vehicles continues to be the best option. —Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024

Pizza: Opt for a whole wheat crust, add vegetables to the toppings and stick with lean meats. —Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024

Read more below on what experts say about the trial put on by both sides, and stick with us in the days to come for the verdict as soon as it's announced. —Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Nov. 2024

Major retailers including Walmart want to avoid being stuck with excess merchandise as happened during the two most recent holiday periods. —Richa Naidu, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024