keeping (to) 1 of 2

present participle of keep (to)

keeping to

2 of 2

phrase

present participle of keep to

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeping (to)
Verb
  • For now, the network is standing by its star, pointing to the strong ratings and massive online engagement as evidence of his value to the brand.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The first winters after the Accords also brought public menorah lightings for Hanukkah, with Emiratis proudly standing by, and sometimes lighting the candles, with Jewish community leaders.
    Monica Marks, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After dismantling the lowly Tennessee Titans in Week 3, the Colts will have a tougher matchup in Week 4 on the road against the Los Angeles Rams, who had the defending champs on the ropes last week before Philly staged a late comeback.
    James Boyd, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Most were focused on defending the state in court and protecting consumers.
    Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 24 Sep. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Keeping (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeping%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!