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

Someone who understands their own core beliefs, values and mission—and sticks to them ardently. —Rob Lancit, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

When conditions are right, other cold droplets stick to the frozen one. —Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025

Both of these steps will ensure that food does not stick to your cooking surface. —Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025

Bathtub rings form from a variety of elements, like grime, body oils, and water minerals that stick to the sides of the tub. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for stick to

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