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Difference between Stick in with someone and Stick with someone

stick in with someone —(coll.) join another person as a companion (to share accommodation, etc.):

  • My mother wants me to stick in with my uncle, who has no children of his own.

stick with someone —(coll.)

1. (also: stick to someone) remain loyal to a person; stay close (in the face of danger, etc.):

  • Stick with the gang on those beach parties. There’s safety in numbers.

2. (Races) remain level with a competitor:

  • Jim was able to stick with the leading runner for most of the race.

3. continue to pay attention to what a person says:

  • Stick with me for a few more minutes and you’ll see the point.