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as in celebrates
to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony
keep the Sabbath by not working
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as in retains
to continue to have in one's possession or power
the money is yours to keep keep my secret and don't tell it to anyone
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as in fulfills
to do what is required by the terms of
make sure you keep your promise to help out at the homeless shelter
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as in supports
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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as in operates
to look after and make decisions about
enlisted a relative to keep the store while she was away
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as in contains
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
try to keep your composure no matter what happens
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as in protects
to drive danger or attack away from
may God bless and keep you
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Recent Examples of keeps
The Inzone Mouse-A keeps things simple.
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PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Loafers and sweaters pack easily and can dress up casual outfits, while blazers and scarves offer layering versatility that keeps you looking sharp from museums to evening dinners abroad.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
This framework keeps your days tied to what actually matters, not to fleeting moods.
—Wilson Luna, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Stirring in the first minute (and periodically thereafter) keeps pasta from sticking.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Even as his team keeps messing up, botching substitutions and committing untimely errors, Mike McDaniel generally keeps his calm.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
The strategy keeps more resources available in the short term than if the buyer had paid for the home in full up front.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The elevated surface also keeps your pet off the ground, which can be ideal for keeping them clean while outside.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Blinking keeps your eyes moisturized, so remember to blink when looking at digital screens for long periods of time.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Loafers and sweaters pack easily and can dress up casual outfits, while blazers and scarves offer layering versatility that keeps you looking sharp from museums to evening dinners abroad.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
This framework keeps your days tied to what actually matters, not to fleeting moods.
—Wilson Luna, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Stirring in the first minute (and periodically thereafter) keeps pasta from sticking.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Even as his team keeps messing up, botching substitutions and committing untimely errors, Mike McDaniel generally keeps his calm.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
The strategy keeps more resources available in the short term than if the buyer had paid for the home in full up front.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The elevated surface also keeps your pet off the ground, which can be ideal for keeping them clean while outside.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Blinking keeps your eyes moisturized, so remember to blink when looking at digital screens for long periods of time.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeps
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No one who celebrates the loss of human life should be anywhere near children.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Enough expressions of preference create a sort of consensus, one that celebrates the uncertainty that comes with ranking players.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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The soft details include a tagless design and chafe-free stitching, and the crew neck retains its shape well.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The result is a retro profile that still retains a contemporary appeal.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Sniffing fulfills a major part of a canine's sensory needs, one just as important as play and physical and mental exercise.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tesla’s board proposed a compensation package for CEO Elon Musk that would catapult the tech entrepreneur’s wealth above $1 trillion if the company fulfills a set of rigorous benchmarks over the next decade, according to a securities filing on Friday.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Currently, the vault only stores your address, birth date, credit card information, name, and phone number.—
Kim Key,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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The system also comes with molten salt thermal storage, which stores the heat from the reactor in tanks.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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This adaptability supports a variety of scientific and technological advancements, contributing to the future of space exploration.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Caracas denied the allegation, but it is widely believed that the Cartel de los Soles—the Cartel of the Suns—drug organization is led by the Venezuelan armed forces and controls or at least supports Tren de Aragua.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The company operates sprawling businesses across retail, cloud computing, advertising, and other areas.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Russian government operates about half of the 210 total facilities, the report found.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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The First 70 Years contains impeccable research and analysis, accompanied by fascinating photos of the sets, film crews, and casts.—
Michael Taube,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The system contains unverified reports of side effects, including from patients, doctors and pharmacists.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The agency said vaccination within the first day of birth, followed by two-to-three additional doses, protects children for life.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The truth of conservatism lies elsewhere, in the unshakeable principles that the dispensable litany of professed ideals protects.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Keeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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