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keep (on)

verb

Definition of keep (on)next
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)
  1. hold on
  2. take on
  3. continue
  4. retain
  5. survive
  6. job
  7. kick
  8. employ
Verb
  • Bryce Underwood threw a 49-yard touchdown pass to JJ Buchanan early in the fourth quarter -- their second scoring connection of the game -- but the Wolverines (3-1, 0-1) could not make enough plays on either sides of the ball to hold on for the win.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • He was held on a $250,000 cash bond and was scheduled to appear in Norwich Superior Court on Friday.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of hold on
Verb
  • Superman and Batman might be one of the DC Universe’s most famous partnerships, but Robert Pattinson is officially ending speculation that his take on Bruce Wayne would fit in the cinematic world created by James Gunn.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The handblown-glass antler chandelier by LWSN offers a fresh take on alpine design.
    — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of take on
Verb
  • Bond yields elsewhere also moved higher as anxiety surrounding global government debt and sticky inflation continue to weigh on investors.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Primark’s agreement with Circ comes as the retailer continues to develop its broader approach to circularity.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of continue
Verb
  • Public Clothing retains the Derek Lam brand, which continues to be designed by creative director Robert Rodriguez.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Mulch is an excellent way to conserve resources, retain moisture, add nutrients to the soil, and boost garden health and appearance.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of retain
Verb
  • The structure was built in 1872 (the hotel is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2022) and has survived through floods and epidemics of years past.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Of the twenty-six genera and perhaps a hundred species of rhinoceros living in the Eocene, six species survived to encounter humans.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of survive
Verb
  • When Golding was the defensive coordinator at Southeastern Louisiana from 2012-13, Toney was a defensive assistant working his first Division I job.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
  • Where That Leaves Investors The investable question was never which jobs AI erases.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Definition of job
Verb
  • Instead of kicking another field goal later in the quarter, Whittingham went for it on fourth-and-1 from the Iowa 18 and Underwood's sneak was stopped.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Chiefs accepted the infraction on Robinson that extended the drive and led to Harrison Butker kicking a 34-yard field goal.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of kick
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  • Born into the Church of Scientology and employed by Campbell as a studio gofer for years, Meldal-Johnsen was looking for a gig.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Coates was an active participant in union organizing and was employed by ABM, a facility management company that did contract work for the airport.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of employ
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keeping up (with)
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“Keep (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20%28on%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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