stick to

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

Uncover and stir, making sure nothing is stuck to bottom of pot. — Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026

But those of us who are just dipping our toes into the trend should stick to one motif and keep the rest neutral. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2026

Before presenting a stick to the judges, a worker gave each a couple of good shakes to make sure no leaves fell out. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Yvonne Force Villareal, the cofounder of Art Production Fund, wore a leopard-print bodysuit and headband; the curator Samantha Ozer laced up burgundy pants, while the artist Julie Mehretu stuck to classic black leather. — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for stick to

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