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

To maximize outfit options, stick to versatile neutral shades like cream, oat, chocolate, navy, or black. —Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026

McShane stuck to her $652 price target, implying plenty of upside ahead. —Michael Bloom, CNBC, 13 June 2026

From the large decal of global superstar forward Lionel Messi stuck to their pickup door to the jerseys, flags and lifesize photos of players displayed throughout the restaurant. —Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026

About a decade ago, an aspiring rock star from Texas named Koe Wetzel had the mixed fortune of writing a song that stuck to him. —Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 12 June 2026

Rhymes for stick to

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