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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
After House Democrats revealed plans to force votes disapproving of the president’s Canada tariffs as soon as this week, GOP leaders sought to resuscitate their year-long procedural blockade that keeps those resolutions off the floor.
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Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Fundamentally, however, the recurring sticking point keeps coming back to injuries.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Containing everyday shoes is one of the trickiest feats in a home, but a system that works for the whole family keeps the chaos contained.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Hang It Up Putting clothing and linens on hangers right out of the dryer keeps them free of wrinkles and negates the need for folding.
—Jodi Gonzalez, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Throughout the season, the mountain keeps things fresh and exciting with a host of special events.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
The warm wood cabinetry in the open kitchen keeps things simple.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
And Siegfried keeps trying to understand what’s wrong with this goat that its owner claims is lame.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
In some ways, Goldsworthy’s rural life keeps him walled off from the world.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Fundamentally, however, the recurring sticking point keeps coming back to injuries.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Containing everyday shoes is one of the trickiest feats in a home, but a system that works for the whole family keeps the chaos contained.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Hang It Up Putting clothing and linens on hangers right out of the dryer keeps them free of wrinkles and negates the need for folding.
—Jodi Gonzalez, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Throughout the season, the mountain keeps things fresh and exciting with a host of special events.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
The warm wood cabinetry in the open kitchen keeps things simple.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
And Siegfried keeps trying to understand what’s wrong with this goat that its owner claims is lame.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
In some ways, Goldsworthy’s rural life keeps him walled off from the world.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeps
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As the band celebrates 50 years of hair metal greatness, Twisted Sister‘s future is up in the air.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2026
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DeSoto High SchoolÕs Ethan ÒBoobieÓ Feaster, right, celebrates during the city of DeSoto hosted a championship parade honoring its Class 6A Division II football state championship team on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in DeSoto, Texas.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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This Breitling Lady Premier Automatic in 36 mm contains Breitling’s in-house automatic caliber 10 with a 42-hour power reserve, but retains a feminine sensibility, with a colorful dial and dusting of diamonds on the lugs and bezel.—
Carol Besler,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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Madeline, with her background in marketing and event management, oversees operations, fulfills orders and manages social media — no easy feat for an Instagram account that boasted 10,000 followers well before opening day.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Spectre also notably opens with a terrific Day of the Dead set piece — and finally fulfills Monica Bellucci’s Bond girl destiny.—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Jan. 2026
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Among the damage is a smashed statue of The Virgin Mary, other religious artifacts, like the tabernacle that stores communion, and destroyed furniture.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Prioritize email, shopping accounts, cloud storage and any service that stores payment or delivery information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Rather than functioning as a static model, the LPM serves as the core of Carbon AI, a broader decision-making framework that supports both the LaserWeeder platform and the company’s Autonomous Tractor Kit (ATK).—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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These activities engage animals both mentally and physically, providing stimulation that encourages natural behaviors and supports overall animal welfare.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
3 Feb. 2026
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The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, which operates the jail, declined to comment citing pending litigation.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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The organization operates in 44 countries and all 50 states, reaching roughly a million people a year.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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China has laid out an ambitious lunar plan to land astronauts on the moon before 2030, targeting the south pole, which contains water ice and other resources critical for long-term lunar exploration and settlement.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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This all-important ingredient contains nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium (NPK), and promotes healthy, strong growth.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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But the slow drip of revelations has reinforced a perception that power protects itself and that ordinary citizens live under a different standard.—
Kaitlyn Buss,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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The texture-smoothing formula also includes cupuaçu butter—another moisture-locking workhorse—as well as caffeine, which helps boost collagen production, reduces puffiness, and protects skin from environmental damage.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Keeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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