stick to

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

Just use a simple damp cloth to wipe down the outside of the shoe and tackle any of the debris stuck to the soles of the shoes with an old toothbrush. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

Both Vogue’s global head of fashion network, Virginia Smith, and fashion news writer, Alexandra Hildreth—who tend to stick to a minimalist uniform of tried-and-trues—are loving the ease and simplicity of the pajama trouser this season. — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 15 July 2026

Eugenie is apparently having a tough time sticking to the plan, but Brooksbank is encouraging her to stand her ground. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 15 July 2026

Perhaps Mariama only sticks to her because, as an employee, Stella has privileged access to the center. — Elena Lazic, Variety, 15 July 2026

Rhymes for stick to

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