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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stick at

His wages, however, are expected to stick at about £200,000 per week.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

But it’s also served deep-fried on a stick at Minnesota’s annual state fair.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

If Betts can stick at shortstop, it would free Tommy Edman to play more center field.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2025

Sargent argued his clients did not spit, yell or throw a stick at anyone.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2023

“He was just standing there, pointing that stick at our house.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls