keep to

verb

kept to; keeping to; keeps to
Synonyms of keep tonext

transitive verb

1
a
: to stay in
b
: to limit oneself to
2
: to abide by

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Construction on the people mover was initially supposed to be substantially complete by December 2018, and service interruptions were supposed to be kept to a minimum during construction. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 His wisecracks were kept to a minimum. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026 Plus, these animals are generally non-aggressive, not known to carry disease, and tend to keep to themselves, Gros adds. Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026 Early morning is the best time to water—the sun is low, meaning evaporation will be kept to a minimum. David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026 If you have been isolated from friends or have been keeping to yourself, this is your call to reconnect with the people and communities that intellectually stimulate you. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 CareTrust granularly tracked how well the home kept to its financial plan, down to the money spent monthly on nurses and food, the records said. Jordan Rau, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 CareTrust granularly tracked how well the home kept to its financial plan, down to the money spent monthly on nurses and food, the records said. Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026 Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina Tucked along North Carolina’s southern coast near the South Carolina border, Ocean Isle Beach is the kind of classic Southern beach town locals like to keep to themselves. Staff Author, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026

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