stick to

phrasal verb

stuck to; sticking to; sticks to

1

: to continue doing or using (something) especially when it is difficult to do so

She stuck to her story about the money already being missing when she got there.

Please stick to the script/subject/rules.

Stick to the marked trails.

If you want to succeed, you've got to stick to it and not give up.

2

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

I intend to stick to my promise/word.

She's sticking to her decision to retire.

Examples of stick to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Peace negotiations appear stuck, with Russia sticking to maximalist demands on which Zelensky is not willing to compromise. —Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026

The best way to keep your shower mold-free is to stick to a weekly cleaning routine that consists of wiping down the surface with cleaners and wiping the shower dry after each use. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026

Dogs are sticking to the sidewalk. —Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026

Yeah, just stick to the classics. —Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for stick to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou