keeping (to) 1 of 2

Definition of keeping (to)next
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
  • An ambulance and paramedics were also standing by at the hotel.
    Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
  • One video of the arrest showed police officers standing by and seemingly creating a barrier between the arrest and several bystanders, some of whom are asking immigrant agents for their badge numbers.
    Mathew Miranda Updated March 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Tech companies are used to defending their systems against hackers.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The debate sponsors released a joint statement on Friday defending their decision.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Keeping (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeping%20%28to%29. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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