stick to

verb

stuck to; sticking to; sticks to
Synonyms of stick tonext
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

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The next year, Parton stuck to her word by releasing Rockstar. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026 In an interview with Fox News Digital, certified yoga and fitness instructor Hilaria Baldwin shared her tips for building an effective exercise routine – and sticking to it. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 The eagles fuss obsessively with their habitat, waddling around on their huge, scaly reptilian feet, moving sticks to and fro with their bony beaks. Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026 The import taxes will hit everything from hockey sticks to some building materials, liquors and certain kinds of clothing. Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stick to

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“Stick to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20to. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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