stick with

verb

stuck with; sticking with; sticks with

informal

: to continue using or doing (something)

You need to find a job and stick with it.

I'll stick with my usual brand.

: to not change (a decision, belief, etc.)

The company is sticking with its decision to close the store.

: 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.

: to stay close to (someone) in a race or competition

The challenger stuck with the champion until the very last round.

: to stay near (someone) in order to gain knowledge, protection, etc.

Stick with me, kid, and you'll learn something!

: to be remembered by someone for a very long time

The lessons she learned from that experience stuck with her.

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The Mets plan to stick with a five-man rotation for the next turn, with Sean Manaea and David Peterson continuing to pitch out of the bullpen. —

Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026 The pressure to pick the right lane early, and stick with it, has never felt higher. —

Preston Fore, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026 The fans stuck with us, which has been great. —

Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026 Avoid creamy shades on baseboards, crown molding, and door and window trim to prevent a dirty, outdated look, and stick with a crisp white or a true color pulled from the bathroom wallpaper. —

Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stick with