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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This map of South Florida flood complaints is incomplete for many reasons, namely because some local governments simply don’t keep track of which spots flood. Susan Merriam, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025 Vulture was reporting live from the Peacock Theater to keep track of all of the highs, lows, and whoas the induction had to offer. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025 The moves can help officials keep track of who is coming on and off campus as the vast majority of instances involve perpetrators who are unaffiliated with the school. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025 With Zoom calls, lunch meetings, and daily tasks to keep track of, this planner helps your coworker stay on top of their to-do list. Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 2025.

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