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.
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Fantilli went hard to the net, following the puck, when McNabb tried to leverage his stick to keep him away from Hart.
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Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
To reach 25 votes in this scenario, all 10 on-the-fence lawmakers would have to vote yes — that is, if lawmakers stick to their public statements.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 12 Dec. 2025
With tender chunks of brisket in a peppery and umami-packed broth, Killen’s sticks to traditional chili flavors and ingredients, but the level of skill involved in its execution can’t be denied.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
The team discovered that cells seeded in a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) silicone vessel avoid sticking to the surface and instead bind to one another, assembling into a cohesive sheet.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Dec. 2025
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Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
To reach 25 votes in this scenario, all 10 on-the-fence lawmakers would have to vote yes — that is, if lawmakers stick to their public statements.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 12 Dec. 2025
With tender chunks of brisket in a peppery and umami-packed broth, Killen’s sticks to traditional chili flavors and ingredients, but the level of skill involved in its execution can’t be denied.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
The team discovered that cells seeded in a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) silicone vessel avoid sticking to the surface and instead bind to one another, assembling into a cohesive sheet.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stick to
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“Stick to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20to. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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