KEEPING (ON) Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

keeping (on)

verb

Definition of keeping (on)

present participle of keep (on)

as in holding on

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as in signing (up or on)

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Schmidt is currently holding on to the collection, though certain items are expected to be auctioned off to further support Stücke and LSVD+.

— Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Argyle, a quiet community holding on to its rural roots, is at a crossroads with rapid growth and traffic congestion driving the need to widen FM 407, which goes through the town in southern Denton County.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026

Definition of holding on

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Athletic Club Boise will test itself on the world stage next month, taking on Sporting FC from Costa Rica’s top division.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
With interest rates still elevated, savers who have accumulated a substantial cash balance have an opportunity to earn meaningful returns without taking on market risk.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of taking on

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Platner, a Marine veteran and oysterman from coastal Maine, won the state primary last month by running on an anti-establishment platform.

— Lia Russell July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Instead of running on synthetic fuels, hydrogen fuel cell engines rely on lightweight liquid hydrogen that is burned in an electrochemical reaction to power large lithium batteries.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 July 2026

Definition of running on

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While consumers and retail companies have been holding up surprisingly well through a world of trouble — from war to inflation to political uncertainty — the fashion industry is still vulnerable to shocks on Wall Street.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
Moore reposted the photo on X showing the young fan excitedly holding up his new merch.

— Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Definition of holding up

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Hackman Capital’s plan to recoup its investment included continuing to operate Television City as a studio for rent while adding new revenue-generating features.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
After the eggs hatch, the larvae feed for about a week before maturing, dropping to the ground and continuing to develop into an adult fly.

— John Hanna, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Definition of continuing

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Lots of acorns one year means lots of mice the next, which gives baby ticks a greater chance of biting a mouse and surviving long enough to bite us.

— Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
After all, bills continue arriving, creditors may start reaching out and, in turn, surviving family members are often left to determine which financial obligations still need attention.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of surviving

Verb

Fiji deserved a first try right on halftime to Kalaveti Ravouvou after 11 phases but it was chalked off after Kuruvoli was caught kicking Genge on the floor.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
This injury, sustained by kicking an opponent's calf, forced his early exit from the Round of 16 match.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

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