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.
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This routine is made even easier during the stay with the hotel’s unique in-room features.
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Here's one answer: The staggering number of former inmates back in prison three years or less after their release – that 60% recidivism rate – is just 3% for those who stayed with the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program.
—Ted Koppel, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2024
When sent out, no matter what, the control of that file stays with the creator of the file.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Book now at Spirit Airlines Save up to 40% on hotel stays with Etihad Airways’ Stopover Package
Stopover packages are a great way to add another destination to your journey without spending too much extra cash.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Here's one answer: The staggering number of former inmates back in prison three years or less after their release – that 60% recidivism rate – is just 3% for those who stayed with the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program.
—Ted Koppel, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2024
When sent out, no matter what, the control of that file stays with the creator of the file.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Book now at Spirit Airlines Save up to 40% on hotel stays with Etihad Airways’ Stopover Package
Stopover packages are a great way to add another destination to your journey without spending too much extra cash.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Stay with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20with. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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