STICK (TO OR WITH) Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

stick (to or with)

verb

as in to keep (to)

to give steadfast support to thanks for sticking with me after all my other so-called friends turned their backs the governor has sworn to stick to his campaign promises

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Reese, Naz Hilman and Madina Okot were held to 28 points combined with Okot scoring 16 – mostly in the fourth quarter.

— Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
After scoring 14 runs to begin this four-game series, the Royals have been held to just five runs in their last 18 innings.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026

Definition of hold to

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At a news conference Friday, Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz and others expressed their appreciation for those who did not stand by.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Those other members of the press rescued her from the attackers while Israel Defense Forces soldiers reportedly stood by.

— Cameron Peters, Vox, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of stand by

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Its formula features Concentrated Miracle Broth, antioxidant-rich Lime Tea Concentrate, and Clarity Algae to help defend against free radicals and improve discoloration.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
President Bola Tinubu, who is seeking a second term in January, has repeatedly defended his decision to scrap a years-long subsidy program in 2023 to avoid wasteful spending and invest in infrastructure development.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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stick (to or with)

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