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

stuck (to or with)

verb

past tense of stick (to or with)

as in kept (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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Sirianni stood by his decision on that sequence but regretted kicking the ball in play to Ameer Abdullah on the ensuing kickoff, after Abdullah’s 53-yard return in seven seconds set up Jacksonville’s game-winning kick.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Diddy’s team stood by The Breakfast Club‘s reporting and mentioned the statement given by the Bureau of Prisons mentioned above.

— Angel Diaz, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of stood by

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For example, O’Donnell has staunchly defended Israel and condemned bigotry.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
The secretary general of the nine-member electoral council, Nemrod Sanon visited North Miami this week and defended the changes to the electoral framework.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

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