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.
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Telling customers how long a solution will take and sticking to that timeline, keeping them updated on new product development and the rollout of technologies like AI and automation—these are all ways trust is progressively built and communication channels constantly improved.
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Joel Scutchfield, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
But 135 grams, especially while sticking to a calorie limit?
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
All season, coach John Hynes has talked about sticking to their system and playing the right way, no matter who is in the Wild lineup or who is on the other bench.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2025
During medieval times, people used logs, branches and other sticks to stabilize muddy terrain and form the foundation of roads, officials said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
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Joel Scutchfield, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
But 135 grams, especially while sticking to a calorie limit?
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
All season, coach John Hynes has talked about sticking to their system and playing the right way, no matter who is in the Wild lineup or who is on the other bench.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2025
During medieval times, people used logs, branches and other sticks to stabilize muddy terrain and form the foundation of roads, officials said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
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 24 Mar. 2025.
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