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.
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While fish can be kept in the refrigerator for a couple of days, it should always be stored in airtight packaging to prevent odors from spreading.
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
While the newer dietary guidelines are more liberal with higher-fat dairy products, keep in mind that yogurt made with whole milk will be higher in calories.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 15 Feb. 2026
Straight men, in particular, are only talked about, kept in the background, or appearing as authority figures trying to uphold absurd laws and traditions.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
That pattern is associated with better satiety, energy stability, and muscle maintenance, as long as sodium is kept in check when selecting meals.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
While the newer dietary guidelines are more liberal with higher-fat dairy products, keep in mind that yogurt made with whole milk will be higher in calories.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 15 Feb. 2026
Straight men, in particular, are only talked about, kept in the background, or appearing as authority figures trying to uphold absurd laws and traditions.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
That pattern is associated with better satiety, energy stability, and muscle maintenance, as long as sodium is kept in check when selecting meals.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for keep in
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“Keep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20in. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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