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Definition of keep (to)next

keep to

2 of 2

phrase

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep (to)
Verb
  • When the streamers come down, the felt lift goes with them, and what survives is a line in the budget defended by everyone who had a good time.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Before the earthquakes, the government generally defended its national health system as robust, blaming shortcomings on sanctions imposed by the United States.
    Max Saltman, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Videos circulating on social media over the weekend showed residents confronting military personnel, accusing them of standing by while civilians carried out rescue operations with little official assistance.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026
  • Pulte, who is now also the director of national intelligence, in a statement after Monday's ruling, stood by his accusations.
    Dan Mangan,Luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Challenge accepted While visitors boarded the ships to learn about foreign cultures, sailors operating the vessels found their own ways to connect with their international counterparts.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The Saudi Tennis Federation accepted WTA’s proposal, and the two organizations mutually agreed on the conclusion of the hosting arrangement and remain proud of the achievements realized through their partnership.
    Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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“Keep (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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