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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Senior Democrats monthly luncheon and meeting will be held on May 19 at Golden Corral, located at 2605 W. Pleasant Crossing Drive in Rogers.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025 -
This frame, the tune appears on a trio of lists, holding on within the top 10 on each of them.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Jury selection is underway, and as the trial continues to ramp up, its grip on our culture will likely only grow stronger.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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But these people, because of their caring for the community, are continuing to show up every day, day in and day out, and making sure that the work that needs to happen during a measles outbreak happens.—
Dan Gorenstein,
NPR,
9 May 2025
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The Context The couple's last public appearance was at the Super Bowl LIX in February, when the Kansas City Chiefs took on the Philadelphia Eagles and lost 40-22.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Davis has been overseeing a campus revitalization project that has not required the college to take on any loans, thanks in large part to his acumen for fundraising.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
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When the first ambulance to arrive on a scene is staffed with three paramedics, the chance someone will survive is 30% greater, Gollan said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Death then seeks vengeance, since none of the students were supposed to survive the crash.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Further research is required to ascertain whether the benefits are retained after long-term supplementation and the exact mechanism of action.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
11 May 2025
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This small fix would restore balance, encourage investment and ensure that patients retain their access to groundbreaking, convenient treatments.—
Julio Fuentes,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2025
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The manager shouted at Emiliano Martinez to kick long and hoped to take PSG back to Villa Park with only a one-goal deficit.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
10 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 that task is giving certain professionals job security.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
7 May 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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After another disappointing week for the Orioles, questions about Brandon Hyde, the lineup and the club's trade deadline plans persist.—
Jacob Calvin Meyer,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2025
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And yet, amid the velocity, a clear problem persists: most companies can’t effectively access their own information.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Keep (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20%28on%29. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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