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

Recent Examples on the Web

Video capture sticks with 4K resolution at 24, 25, 30, or 60fps, with extended dynamic range at 30fps. —PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025

The offensive line executed very well, Rico Dowdle took advantage of his excessive carries, and head coach Dave Canales stuck with the run, even when down by two possessions. —Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025

There's no comic relief or light moments to take you away from the tough topics, which makes Guadagnino's piece stick with you long after the credits have finished rolling. —Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025

In its statement, Stride said 84% of families who used its services in New Mexico opted to stick with them. —Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025