keep (to) 1 of 2

keep to

2 of 2

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep (to)
Verb
  • Thanks to the oceans on either side of us, the frozen wasteland to the north, and a gentle behemoth to the south, no one thought much about having to defend our borders.
    Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025
  • The medium-to-long-range layer, David’s Sling, has replaced Patriot batteries supplied by the United States, defending against both aircraft, cruise missiles, and short-range ballistic missiles using a missile called Stunner.
    Sebastien Roblin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • The Trump administration stands by its decision, as does FBI Director Kash Patel.
    Mackenzie Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2025
  • But perhaps the most interesting facet of the museum is the volunteers who stand by to answer questions.
    Diana Lambdin Meyer, USA Today, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • Both are accepting new patients at Franciscan Physician Network Glendale Health Center, 1101 Glendale Blvd., Suite 101, in Valparaiso.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
  • This includes actions such as cyberattacks, use of drones or sabotage tools, and accepting funds from foreign intelligence, even without taking action.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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“Keep (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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