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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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 Drummer Jay Russell kept to stark rattles, Sam Shipstone patched in his scratchy electric guitar, and Ryan Needham needled through grumbling basslines. Victoria Borlando, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026 If at all possible, appointment wait times should be kept to under a week. Amber Gill, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Even the blood is kept to a minimum, despite all the warfare. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 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 26 Jul. 2026.

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