1
as in to hold on
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2
as in to lay on
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep (on)
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McLaren beat Red Bull to the constructors’ championship in 2024, claiming its first teams’ title in 26 years, but Max Verstappen was able to hold on and retain his drivers’ crown for a fourth year.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 May 2025 -
If an item embodies a meaningful part of your story, hold on.—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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Backed by cardinals seeking reform, the low-profile Bergoglio emerged as a surprise contender early on, and his momentum continued.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire in New Jersey that has burned over 15,000 acres, with strong winds on Sunday complicating their efforts, officials said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Records provided by the LAFD show that in 2022, Escobar took on an average of about nine overtime shifts a month.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Truthfully, the Eagles are uniquely positioned to take on more risk than other teams because their roster is so strong.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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In addition to his wife and children he is survived by a grandchild.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2025
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If this law survives, future Florida ballot initiatives will be the exclusive province of wealthy special interests with teams of lawyers and compliance experts paid by deep-pocket political committees.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2025
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Current borrowers should retain access to IBR, depending on legislative outcomes.—
Robert Farrington,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Even nestled into a tortilla with hot eggs, cheese and steam, the potatoes retain their crunch on the drive home.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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For a start, the first round didn’t kick-off until February, unlike late August this time around.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The manager shouted at Emiliano Martinez to kick long and hoped to take PSG back to Villa Park with only a one-goal deficit.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Quality matters just as much as quantity, from the average salaries and benefits to job security and overall satisfaction.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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The market works reasonably well in connecting high-skilled workers to job opportunities around the globe.—
Amy Pope,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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Delays persisted Saturday at Newark Liberty International Airport.—
Alecia Reid,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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Toronto’s goaltending could make up for that if the regular season gap between Anthony Stolarz and Sergei Bobrovsky persists.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Keep (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20%28on%29. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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