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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Both kept to their characteristically understated style, mirroring each other in elevated basics. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026 The next day, Luwi kept to himself, looking through books about Papua New Guinea. Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Pilgrims walk between temples, rest in historic ryokan and keep to contemplative daily rituals that discourage mass, high-speed tourism. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026 As the day goes on, keep to the same schedule, having lunch and dinner at times appropriate for the location. Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for keep to

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“Keep to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20to. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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