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
Treat yourself to this stunning Caribbean blue three-piece set from Samsonite (now $40 off), or stick to something more sleek and understated like this two-piece set from Traveler’s Choice (a major 35 percent off).
—
Jasmine Grant, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Best to eat small-to-medium sized meals or stick to snacks until dinner.
—Will McGough, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
More than 80% of tourists in Spain stick to the islands and the Mediterranean coast — and mostly during the summer season — according to Manuel Butler, director of the Spanish Tourist Office in London.
—Fiona Govan, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
Typically for this administration, Duffy couldn’t stick to the script on social media.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for stick to
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jasmine Grant, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Best to eat small-to-medium sized meals or stick to snacks until dinner.
—Will McGough, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
More than 80% of tourists in Spain stick to the islands and the Mediterranean coast — and mostly during the summer season — according to Manuel Butler, director of the Spanish Tourist Office in London.
—Fiona Govan, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
Typically for this administration, Duffy couldn’t stick to the script on social media.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for stick to
Cite this Entry
“Stick to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20to. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share