KEEP (ON) Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

keep (on)

verb

Definition of keep (on)

as in to hold on

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as in to lay on

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Walter didn’t publicly step down from any roles after the stroke, holding on to control of a vast portfolio.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
The score provided the decisive margin as North Side held on for the 10-2 victory.

— Raul Avila, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of hold on

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Some might be taken on the road and featured in live appearances, or at least have their stories recorded and included in campaign ads.

— Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
At John Mayer’s August 2026 studio session, the mother-daughter duo each shared their own take on Americana glam.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of take on

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Construction on the new White House ballroom and demolition of the East Wing have faced significant legal challenges, though the Supreme Court recently ruled in a 5-4 decision that construction can continue.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2026
Hawaii residents and visitors should continue monitoring forecasts and any watches or warnings that may be issued as Lowell approaches the islands, the hurricane center said.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of continue

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The budget is likely to retain a focus on devolution, greater public control of public services and more private sector partnerships, but contain little to change the macro outlook, Monks said in a note Monday.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Had Woltemade not headed out, Newcastle may have had to pivot to an alternative, or opt to retain funds for January.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of retain

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Transplants of mature muscle tissue based on stem cells taken from the mouse’s own quadriceps were found to survive for more than 81 days in experiments.

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
The infected saplings are the descendants of trees that survived the blight.

— Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of survive

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The aircraft’s multi-role design also gives commanders greater flexibility in employing it for different missions rather than limiting it to the traditional air-superiority role associated with earlier Eagle variants.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
In a document filed in federal court, an attorney for LAHSA said the signature was applied by a staff member who did not realize the contract was related to the nonprofit that employed Adams Kellum’s husband.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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