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Definitions

stick at

VERB
continue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advance carry on carry over endure extend go on last linger maintain persist progress promote pursue reach remain stay survive sustain
STRONG
abide lengthen loiter outlast outlive persevere project prolong rest ride stand uphold
WEAK
draw out forge ahead get on with it hang in keep at keep on keep on truckin' keep the ball rolling keep up live on make headway move ahead never cease perdure persist in press on push on run on stay on stick to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease condemn decrease depart discontinue go halt ignore leave retreat retrogress stop take back
STRONG
abbreviate move quit refuse reject shorten
WEAK
complete desist end finish

Example Sentences

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Based on the CPI numbers, many economists expected February’s core PCE inflation to stick at 3% or 3.1%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

"I was enjoying the work, so I decided to stick at it," she said.

From BBC • May 7, 2025

On Wednesday, Gomes threw a couple other names into the potential mix: Prospects Miguel Vargas and Michael Busch, both of whom are infielders by trade but have yet to stick at any one spot defensively.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2023

The Mariners are scheduled to face mostly right-handed starting pitchers over the next week, and Trammell figures to get another long look to prove he can stick at the major-league level.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2023

I jab the stick at the cluster a couple of times, and sure enough, part of the glittering rock comes loose.

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott