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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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2
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 province of Grosseto was, and still is, a predominantly agricultural area, with small villages where the average age keeps rising and where the few industries that existed have shut down because of the economic crisis.
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Photovogue, Vogue, 18 May 2026
Starting early keeps more options on the table.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Jon Devine, senior economist at Cotton Incorporated, keeps key stakeholders in the textile and investment communities informed via timely market analyses of commodity economics and factors influencing their stability.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Toxic wastewater from oil fields keeps pouring out of the ground in Oklahoma.
—Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
Tech keeps changing, so transformation has to keep evolving, too.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The boat holds a cluster of restaurants that draw a steady stream of Cairo locals, which keeps the dining scene feeling lively well into the evening.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
This one has a chic vibe thanks to its off-the-shoulder style, but the satin finish keeps it feeling refined.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
The federal government keeps details sparse about what happens in its detention centers.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Photovogue, Vogue, 18 May 2026
Starting early keeps more options on the table.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Jon Devine, senior economist at Cotton Incorporated, keeps key stakeholders in the textile and investment communities informed via timely market analyses of commodity economics and factors influencing their stability.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Toxic wastewater from oil fields keeps pouring out of the ground in Oklahoma.
—Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
Tech keeps changing, so transformation has to keep evolving, too.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The boat holds a cluster of restaurants that draw a steady stream of Cairo locals, which keeps the dining scene feeling lively well into the evening.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
This one has a chic vibe thanks to its off-the-shoulder style, but the satin finish keeps it feeling refined.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
The federal government keeps details sparse about what happens in its detention centers.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeps
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Ja Rule celebrates his whiskey brand, Amber & Opal, during a special happy hour in New York City.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The song celebrates coming back together.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Beckham retains a 45% stake in the business after selling the remainder of his commercial empire to Authentic Brands Group.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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As part of the acquisition, Sentivo retains the intellectual property of Cielo Estate, including its branding, member base and existing inventory, which will be sold under the Sentivo imprimatur.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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When asked about disarming, al-Hayya said Hamas would be ready to discuss the second phase of the ceasefire agreement only after Israel fulfills the first phase, which includes a cessation of hostilities and a surge in humanitarian aid.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Harmon family members say the development of 63 new single-family homes on Oak Knoll Road in Poway fulfills their vision that their 11-acre former property would someday provide homes for future generations.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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But the company's target is liquid hydrogen (LH2), which stores far more energy in the same space and is essential for long-range missions carrying the kinds of payloads needed for organ transport.—
Omar Kardoudi
May 11,
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
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The company, which sells, repairs, and stores heavy equipment, is seeking to relocate its headquarters from Doral to the site.—
Marybel Rodriguez,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon in your 2nd House of Values trine Jupiter supports confidence around income, self-worth, and using resources in ways that grow rather than merely maintain.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Research supports the view that leadership skill requirements are evolving alongside technological change.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The residual 1 percent now operates at machine speed against an agent with wallet access.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Samsung operates 12 fabrication lines, employs over 260,000 people worldwide, and is investing $73 billion in semiconductor capex and R&D this year alone, the largest single-year chip investment by any company in history.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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The grain contains avenanthramides, which are antioxidants found exclusively in oats, says Coogan.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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Wallace Chan’s Secular Interpretation of Religious Rituals Oil and water play central roles in the installation, which, like many of Chan’s creations, contains layered meanings.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Car insurance protects you and other drivers from accidents, and it’s legally required for all drivers.—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Those laws sought to alter the reporting structure for the secretary or the directors in violation of Amendment 33 of the Arkansas Constitution, which protects the vested powers of constitutional boards, like the Board of Corrections, from usurpation by the governor, the General Assembly or both.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2026
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“Keeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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