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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In an Ashes of TikTok cricket, Boland has stuck to his sepia-toned methods and England haven’t worked out how to better him.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
For the aforementioned scene, in which the sisters are sitting next to each other on a bed, Lilleaas remembers mostly sticking to the script, until right before the end.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
The Pats stuck to a two-pronged approach Sunday, keeping all eyes on the backfield against a motion-heavy Dolphins offense while trying to heat up rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers in obvious passing situations.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Harsh cleaners and random routines can do more harm than good—stick to safe products and a regular schedule.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
For the aforementioned scene, in which the sisters are sitting next to each other on a bed, Lilleaas remembers mostly sticking to the script, until right before the end.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
The Pats stuck to a two-pronged approach Sunday, keeping all eyes on the backfield against a motion-heavy Dolphins offense while trying to heat up rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers in obvious passing situations.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Harsh cleaners and random routines can do more harm than good—stick to safe products and a regular schedule.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
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 11 Jan. 2026.
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