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

Take inspiration from actress Nico Parker and stick to a low set ’do, with face-framing front pieces for added definition. —Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 22 July 2025

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Go the opposite route and stick to body-skimming camisoles. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 July 2025

Isolated rain will stick to the interior of the state in the late afternoon. —Elainie Barraza, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 2025

Rhymes for stick to

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