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.

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One thing to keep in mind is that Canal Street is one of the most hectic parts of downtown Manhattan. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026 Neighbors said there were other ways the township could have gone about this, both from the perspective of tackling the issue and how little they were kept in the loop. — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Also, keep in mind that pro-ams are usually best ball tournaments. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 However, keep in mind that increases to Medicare Part B or Part D premiums for 2027 — which may be deducted directly from benefit checks — can affect the size of beneficiaries' monthly payments. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 14 Oct. 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 16 Oct. 2026.

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