housekept

Definition of housekeptnext
past tense of housekeep

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for housekept
turned out
Verb
  • Fortunately, with the help of a new process that allows for more targeted, minimally invasive surgery, that answer turned out to be yes, which the 70-year-old proved during a follow-up appointment.
    Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Of course, their amity turned out to be a time bomb.
    Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Housekept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housekept. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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