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

Subsequently, the company was able to emphasize craftsmanship and scarcity, and stick to a highly selective business model that has remained largely unchanged for nearly two centuries. —Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025

People with diabetes may want to choose smaller, less ripe bananas, and stick to one per sitting. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Dec. 2025

Members of the royal families in Europe have mastered the art of sticking to the royal dress code while also dressing warmly for the winter. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025

Head coach Todd Bowles — who according to a mid-year report from Pro Football Focus has played man and zone coverages at league-average rates this season — will likely stick to his defense’s identity. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for stick to

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