stick

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Even as fare prices fluctuate with demand, bag charges tend to stick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“More often, it is a reminder to stick to the process.”

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

He reckoned investors would need to see a solid break higher during the overnight session for these gains to really stick.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

"You want to stick your finger in a dinosaur brain?" asked Simba Srivastava.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

“It’s the toluene. Toluene is colorless, but it’s used to dissolve and suspend the pigments in the polish, and helps the polish stick to the nail. It also contributes to its glossiness once it dries.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam