keep in
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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Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Six tips to keep in mind if your house is lost to a wildfire.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Best of luck, and do keep in touch.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 11 May 2026
Just keep in mind that LHG does have lower coverage limits.
—Jamela Adam, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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 15 May. 2026.
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