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
The label of elitism sticks to opera like superglue.
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
There are other ways to get magnesium, such as mineral water and supplements, but it’s recommended to stick to these foods.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Set those win/loss limits ahead of time, and have the discipline to stick to them.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
That means sticking to cruciferous and root vegetables — such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, parsnips and sweet potatoes — and winter squash cut into bite-size pieces.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
Similarly, having a stellium in Aquarius can result in a passionate and unconventional individual who sticks to their beliefs and may come across as quirky.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
The guys caught up with Rolling Stone about refusing to stick to one genre, their debut album, and what to expect at Coachella.
—Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2024
Dust, hair, and debris slide off the phone instead of sticking to its textured back as on the G Power.
—PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
Indeed, in recent decades, Congress has hardly ever stuck to that timeline.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
There are other ways to get magnesium, such as mineral water and supplements, but it’s recommended to stick to these foods.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Set those win/loss limits ahead of time, and have the discipline to stick to them.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
That means sticking to cruciferous and root vegetables — such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, parsnips and sweet potatoes — and winter squash cut into bite-size pieces.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
Similarly, having a stellium in Aquarius can result in a passionate and unconventional individual who sticks to their beliefs and may come across as quirky.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
The guys caught up with Rolling Stone about refusing to stick to one genre, their debut album, and what to expect at Coachella.
—Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2024
Dust, hair, and debris slide off the phone instead of sticking to its textured back as on the G Power.
—PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
Indeed, in recent decades, Congress has hardly ever stuck to that timeline.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Stick to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20to. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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