1
as in to hold on
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2
as in to lay on
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep (on)
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The sandy soil and pine needles in the regions don’t hold on to water for long.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2025 -
The Wild white-knuckled it the rest of the way to hold on for a 5-2 victory to even the best-of-seven first-round series at 1-1.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Backed by cardinals seeking reform, the low-profile Bergoglio emerged as a surprise contender early on, and his momentum continued.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire in New Jersey that has burned over 15,000 acres, with strong winds on Sunday complicating their efforts, officials said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Jordan pulls double duty as gangster twins taking on vampires in 1930s Mississippi in director Ryan Coogler's musical horror mashup.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Tigers will take on No. 2 Oklahoma, No. 4 Utah and No. 5 UCLA in the NCAA Championship Final in Fort Worth.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Final Thoughts Every stage of the startup journey—fighting to survive, avoiding stagnation or navigating complexity—comes with its own set of challenges.—
Hope Horner,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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If young curlews cannot survive to reproductive age, conservationists fear there won’t be enough breeding birds to replenish the species’ numbers, which could cause the entire population to collapse.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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As fans returned, WrestleMania 37 in 2021 Night 1 started with a WWE Championship match won by Bobby Lashley, while WrestleMania 38 in 2022 Night 1 opened with The Usos retaining their SmackDown Tag Team Titles.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Last week, the Trump administration demanded Harvard change multiple policies — including those regarding protesting and diversity, equity and inclusion programs — in order to retain its federal funding.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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For a start, the first round didn’t kick-off until February, unlike late August this time around.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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But even that season’s team hardly ever practiced on the field, and in recent years it’s been used only by the team’s kicking specialist and as a spot where rehabbing players work out on the side.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Quality matters just as much as quantity, from the average salaries and benefits to job security and overall satisfaction.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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The market works reasonably well in connecting high-skilled workers to job opportunities around the globe.—
Amy Pope,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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The clash between Harvard and the Trump administration persists.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The injury persisted and Zhang was also forced to withdraw from the JM Eagle LA Championship.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Keep (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20%28on%29. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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