keep in

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

Lawmakers had started impeachment proceedings in June after a damning parliamentary report concluded the president had a case to answer regarding the handling of the theft, including why such large amounts of cash were kept in a sofa at the farm. — ABC News, 24 July 2026

Timeless pieces earn their keep in your wardrobe for a reason. — Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Viewers can see digital versions of the photos on an interactive screen, as the original copy is kept in a display case. — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 23 July 2026

The alumni organization has been building a donor base of former students from decades of program rosters that had been kept in hard copy in Cal Poly’s athletic department. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

Rhymes for keep in

• cheapen
• deepen
• marzipan