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

So what are the prospects for Slot and Emery and should people stick with them? —Holly Shand, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025

By Matt Fuchs February 21, 2025 10:25 AM EST The pandemic inspired new vigilance about germs, including more frequent and thorough house cleaning—changes that stuck with many of us years later. —Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025

But stick with it by asking them to consider the positives and what can still work in spite of the setbacks. —Francesca Castagnoli, Parents, 20 Feb. 2025

Travis Kelce may be sticking with the Kansas City Chiefs for another season. —Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025