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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
  • The payments were not linked to any larger policy goal beyond maintaining the GOP's hold on the House and Senate.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Senior quarterback Landon Conroy dodged rushers, revved up his arm and brought the North Stars within 14 points early in the fourth quarter before Batavia held on for a 55-35 victory.
    — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of hold on
Verb
  • Is John finally taking on the mantle of Green Lantern, albeit for a very different cause?
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • To bring down the cost, the policy contained a clause that, if there was a fire, Hwang would be required to take on $25,000 in losses out of his own pocket — five times higher than the standard deductible.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of take on
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  • Alli said talks on this issue were expected to continue in New York during the United Nations General Assembly this week.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The plan assigns Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom continued responsibility at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, including fuel and maintenance support for Unit 1 and continuing construction work associated with Units 2 and 3.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of continue
Verb
  • For all its trials and tribulations, Chicagoland retains enviable advantages vis-a-vis other metro areas, but its growth over more than a decade seriously lags many of those peer regions.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Competitive compensation helps Broward recruit and retain the talented teachers and education professionals our children deserve.
    — Roberto Fernandez III, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of retain
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Manaki Watanabe kicked four field goals and Jordan Malau'ulu's 68-yard punt return set up Fresno State's first touchdown in the Bulldogs' 26-10 victory over San Jose State on Saturday night.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Gianni Spetic kicked three field goals, and Texas led 23-6 entering the fourth quarter.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 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)
keep (on)
keep one's eyes open (for)
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“Keep (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20%28on%29. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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