stick with

phrasal 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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Blanchard told the outlet that the name Aurora always stuck with the pair, even after their breakup. —

Shania Russell, EW.com, 1 Jan. 2025 Instead, find the best spot, and wind permitting, stick with it for at least several days during the rut. —

Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 1 Jan. 2025 Below are the films that stuck with us over the last 12 months. —

Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024 The 36-yard winning field goal in overtime by untested kicker Ryan Barker became a moment that will stick with him forever. —

Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stick with