keep in
phrasal verb
kept in; keeping in; keeps in
1
: to not show or express (something, such as an emotion)
You shouldn't keep your anger in all the time.
2
: to continue to provide (someone) with (something needed or wanted)
It's very expensive keeping my children in clothes that fit.
Examples of keep in in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The young bears were kept in an outdoor enclosure that mimicked their natural environment, according to the Humane Society.
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Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024
However, keep in mind that the remote itself is not app-controlled, so your partner will need to be in range to use the device.
—Emma Lowrie, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
Despite the tensions overseas, the potentially volatile effect on crude oil prices has been kept in check by spare production, according to recent U.S. Energy Information Administration projections.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
From uniting over health crises to keeping in touch through group chats, readers shared their secrets to close sibling bonds.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 22 May 2024
Meanwhile, Grandpa Richard was kept in the dark as Blake, with the help of C&J's Classic and Muscle Cars, brought the truck back to working order.
—Seth Carnell, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
Nearly a decade after The Hunger Games series ended, Lawrence still keeps in touch with her costars.
—Madeline Cisneros, EW.com, 19 May 2024
Also, keep in mind that this is a standalone product, and CoQ10 may just be one supplement to aid in male fertility.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 19 May 2024
However, keep in mind that each region warms differently.
—Nicole Stone, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2024
Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024
However, keep in mind that the remote itself is not app-controlled, so your partner will need to be in range to use the device.
—Emma Lowrie, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
Despite the tensions overseas, the potentially volatile effect on crude oil prices has been kept in check by spare production, according to recent U.S. Energy Information Administration projections.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
From uniting over health crises to keeping in touch through group chats, readers shared their secrets to close sibling bonds.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 22 May 2024
Meanwhile, Grandpa Richard was kept in the dark as Blake, with the help of C&J's Classic and Muscle Cars, brought the truck back to working order.
—Seth Carnell, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
Nearly a decade after The Hunger Games series ended, Lawrence still keeps in touch with her costars.
—Madeline Cisneros, EW.com, 19 May 2024
Also, keep in mind that this is a standalone product, and CoQ10 may just be one supplement to aid in male fertility.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 19 May 2024
However, keep in mind that each region warms differently.
—Nicole Stone, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2024
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“Keep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20in. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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