KEEPING TO Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

keeping (to) 1 of 2

verb

Definition of keeping (to) next

present participle of keep (to)

as in sticking (to or with)

to give steadfast support to always keeps to his political positions, even when they are unpopular

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keeping to

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phrase

present participle of keep to

as in obeying

to act according to the commands of Let's keep to the original plan, shall we?

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Moore spoke briefly in court, thanking his wife for standing by him but not saying anything about Shiver.

— Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
How exactly could the Heat justify standing by a group that lost 10 in a row, was repeatedly blown out at home and was swept out of the playoffs by the largest margin in NBA history (122 points)?

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026

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