stick by
phrasal verb
stuck by; sticking by; sticks by
: to continue to support or be loyal to (someone or something)
The troops stuck by their general to the end.
I promised to support you and I'll stick by my promise.
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Help the paper stick by spraying the pan with cooking spray first.
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
His wife, Amanda, also stuck by her husband.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Nov. 2025
Rogers stuck by his side as his coach.
—Irene Gonzalez, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
The Yankees have stuck by Volpe, but there are better options available.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
His wife, Amanda, also stuck by her husband.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Nov. 2025
Rogers stuck by his side as his coach.
—Irene Gonzalez, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
The Yankees have stuck by Volpe, but there are better options available.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stick by
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“Stick by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20by. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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