keep track

idiom

: to be aware of how something is changing, what someone is doing, etc.
There's so much going on that it's hard to keep track.
usually + of
Keep track of your little brother for me, will you?
It's her job to keep track of how the money is spent.
I watch the news to keep track of current events.

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Those in affected areas are advised to keep track of the latest NWS updates regarding forecasts. James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025 Scrim was more the numbers guy — that’s what led him to keep track of addresses at the post office, sending packages to fans around the country himself. Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 17 July 2025 This prompted Singer to apologize, noting that, as Jeopardy! confirmed to Entertainment Weekly, that the show does not keep track of married couples' appearance as contestants. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 11 July 2025 Subscribers can also score Prime Day deals on a multipack of Apple AirTags to keep track of personal belongings on the go. Clara McMahon, People.com, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for keep track

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“Keep track.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20track. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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