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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The easiest way to do so is by sticking to a color palette.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2025
Zuccarello was able to read the play, extend his stick to pick the puck, and slip it to Kirill Kaprizov for the entry when three Avs skaters were focused on him.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Snowflakes began falling early in the morning commute and quickly stuck to the pavement, leading to several crashes across the metro.
—Noelle Aliviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 1 Dec. 2025
There’s no need to fret about sticking to a rigid routine (which is probably more practical with older kids), and your kids aren’t afraid to come up with new plans and ideas at the last minute.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 1 Dec. 2025
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2025
Zuccarello was able to read the play, extend his stick to pick the puck, and slip it to Kirill Kaprizov for the entry when three Avs skaters were focused on him.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Snowflakes began falling early in the morning commute and quickly stuck to the pavement, leading to several crashes across the metro.
—Noelle Aliviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 1 Dec. 2025
There’s no need to fret about sticking to a rigid routine (which is probably more practical with older kids), and your kids aren’t afraid to come up with new plans and ideas at the last minute.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 1 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 3 Dec. 2025.
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