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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Democratic candidates and voters will have to keep in mind during the primaries what will actually work in the general election, strategists say.
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Each pack comes with six pairs of patches, and the cooling sensation would feel even more rejuvenating if kept in the refrigerator.
—Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
Just keep in mind that postponements due to weather or issues with rockets are common with spaceflight.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 9 Dec. 2025
The dish notorious for curing a cold is a recipe that every home cook should keep in their back pocket for sick days and cozy nights alike.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Each pack comes with six pairs of patches, and the cooling sensation would feel even more rejuvenating if kept in the refrigerator.
—Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
Just keep in mind that postponements due to weather or issues with rockets are common with spaceflight.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 9 Dec. 2025
The dish notorious for curing a cold is a recipe that every home cook should keep in their back pocket for sick days and cozy nights alike.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Keep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20in. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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