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

Some companies that have experimented with shorter workweeks are sticking with it. —Matt Egan, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024

Sócrates became one of his inspirations back then and has stuck with him ever since. —Catherine Porter, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024

For the 2023 tax year, the agency will stick with its old reporting threshold, which only requires 1099-Ks for people who made at least $20,000 in sales and had more than 200 transactions. —Scott Horsley, NPR, 11 Apr. 2024

For the pickle juice, stick with dill instead of sweet. —Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024

Noticeable results are typically seen within the first weeks of usage, but it's recommended to stick with it for at least 60 days to see the best results. —Weight Loss Advisors, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

The entire town is waiting to see whether Nolan will stick with Donna Langley and Universal after Oppenheimer’s box office and Oscar domination, or return to Warners (many are betting on the former). —Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024

Having a successful first season can be a big confidence-builder, so experts suggest sticking with easy-to-grow varieties at first. —Kate Morgan, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024

Otherwise, stick with the regular Woodford Reserve lineup, because there is a lot of good whiskey to enjoy there as well. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2024