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

Transfer chicken to a platter, leaving any juices and chicken bits stuck to baking sheet. —Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025

If taking it as a powder or liquid, stick to the exact measurements recommended. —Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 24 Nov. 2025

The Best Sandwich Ever My coworker and next-office-door-neighbor Rebecca sticks to the classic day-after-Thanksgiving treat—a classic sandwich. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025

This Octobuddy Phone Case has suction cups that stick to mirrors, windows, or any smoother surface, turning any hotel room, airplane window, or cafe stop into an impromptu photo studio. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for stick to

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