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as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something put the house keys into a neighbor's secure keeping while they were on vacation

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as in shape
a state of being or fitness the estate hasn't been in good keeping since the owner suffered financial reverses

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keeping

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verb

present participle of keep
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as in storing
to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability I keep extra toothbrushes for unexpected overnight guests

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as in supporting
to pay the living expenses of agreed to keep both of their children in off-campus housing until they graduated and found jobs

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Recent Examples of keeping
Noun
The brand overlap is 35 percent in womenswear, 25 percent in men’s, and within overlapping brands, less than 50 percent of the stock keeping units are found at Mytheresa and Net-a-porter. David Moin, Footwear News, 15 May 2025 That leaves the only hassle being the loss of use of your car, and the need to keep it clean and empty (no keeping stuff in it, though even that can be handled. Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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The victory also made the Padres 11-3, tying the 1998 team for the best 14-game start in franchise history and keeping the Padres with the best record in Major League Baseball despite them missing two members of their offensive core much of the week. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025 Yet Carlisle’s minutes management strategy is more about long-term thinking and keeping eyes on the postseason. Tony East, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for keeping
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeping
Noun
  • The review also concluded that Epstein died by suicide while in custody at a Manhattan correctional facility in August 2019.
    Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 7 July 2025
  • The mogul — who has been in jail since September 2024 — was denied bail by Judge Arun Subramanian during the July 2 court date and will therefore have to remain in custody at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center until his sentencing on Oct. 3.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 7 July 2025
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  • Solution: Compliance software ensures adherence to trade rules.
    Eric Youngstrom, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • Yet experts say the persistent steps to raise output are part of long-term efforts to crowd out US shale companies as well as to maintain adherence to national quotas within the grouping, all while addressing US President Donald Trump’s calls for lower oil prices.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 7 July 2025
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  • The memory foam also helps relieve pressure on your joints by conforming to the shape of your body.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
  • Lin's way of breaking down languages by the shape of their words rather than their sounds or alphabets meant his machine theoretically can type English, Russian and Japanese as well, according to the typewriter's manual.
    Emily Feng, NPR, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • Sesame Place San Diego is celebrating Easter with over three weeks of limited-time, family-fun activities.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
  • David Arquette channeled an iconic '80s character this past weekend — while celebrating '90s con.
    Olivia Bellusci, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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  • More than half of Wall Street analysts maintain a hold rating on the stock, with nearly a third retaining a sell or underweight rating, according to FactSet.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The proposals call out warnings around discriminatory lawsuits like that of Starbucks, retaining a chief diversity officer position, and citing concern over Costco's unwavering commitment to equity.
    Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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  • One of my most fulfilling experiences was joining the American Leadership Forum (ALF).
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Elizabeth Lilly started her own asset management firm in 2017, fulfilling a dream three decades in the making.
    Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
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  • The design is intended to spur students to leave their rooms and connect with their fellow students, supporting physical and mental health.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Carter asked Davis to come out of retirement—again—to help lead the process of enacting the speed limit into law and supporting its nationwide promotion.
    Doug Melville, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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  • Ramsey’s mom also became their on-set guardian, accompanying them to set and managing their social media accounts.
    Makena Gera, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • By connecting with external applications, agents can take care of shopping, scheduling, managing travel, and many of our day-to-day interactions with digital services.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Keeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeping. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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