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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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
The cast has kept in touch since then and has often shown support for one another.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Here are some simple safety tips to keep in mind for Halloween this weekend.
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Just keep in mind that these plants won’t grow as quickly when temperatures drop.
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
The cast has kept in touch since then and has often shown support for one another.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Here are some simple safety tips to keep in mind for Halloween this weekend.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Just keep in mind that these plants won’t grow as quickly when temperatures drop.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
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 31 Oct. 2025.
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