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
There’s a formula at work here, a winning and well-proven one, and McBaine and Moss stick to it.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2024
Had the Dodgers stuck to a normal rotation turn Tuesday, rather than a spot bullpen game, the 49,365 at Chavez Ravine would have been treated to a matchup of aces in Glasnow and Webb.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
The five blades are cloaked in aloe soap for a close, soothing shave, and the handle comes with a magnetic mount that sticks to the shower wall for easy access that fends off icky rust.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2024
Citigroup is sticking to its workforce reduction promises.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
When this topical starch is reduced, the rice grains aren’t as likely to stick to one another, leading to a less clumpy result.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
For this reason, learning to shop on a budget—and stick to a budget—is increasingly important when trying to meet your family’s nutritional needs.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
But the Search company has always stuck to releasing one or two versions of its flagship smartphones, even during the carefree Nexus days.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The housing crisis of 2008 created a long-term impact on the nature of property ownership, causing many hopeful shop and label owners to stick to a strictly digital format that lessens the overhead of operating a permanent space.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 26 Mar. 2024
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2024
Had the Dodgers stuck to a normal rotation turn Tuesday, rather than a spot bullpen game, the 49,365 at Chavez Ravine would have been treated to a matchup of aces in Glasnow and Webb.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
The five blades are cloaked in aloe soap for a close, soothing shave, and the handle comes with a magnetic mount that sticks to the shower wall for easy access that fends off icky rust.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2024
Citigroup is sticking to its workforce reduction promises.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
When this topical starch is reduced, the rice grains aren’t as likely to stick to one another, leading to a less clumpy result.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
For this reason, learning to shop on a budget—and stick to a budget—is increasingly important when trying to meet your family’s nutritional needs.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
But the Search company has always stuck to releasing one or two versions of its flagship smartphones, even during the carefree Nexus days.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The housing crisis of 2008 created a long-term impact on the nature of property ownership, causing many hopeful shop and label owners to stick to a strictly digital format that lessens the overhead of operating a permanent space.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Stick to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20to. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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