1
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 mesh upper keeps them extremely breathable.
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The right internet setup keeps your travels connected — for navigation, streaming, remote work or staying in touch with family back home.
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Taneka spends two hours every morning meditating and reading her Bible—a non-negotiable that keeps her centered while producing weekday events, traveling to watch her two sons play college football in Michigan and Long Island, then flying back for Buccaneers home games.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Safe, Sensible and Sane adds another win to a career built on timing, curiosity and the kind of joy that keeps audiences coming back, no matter the stage.
—Russ Penuell, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
By refusing to specify details of the case, the government keeps the possibility alive of changing their reasoning or their claims to have the same effect for different reasons—just as the mob changes its reasoning for killing Cinna.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
The 61-year-old loves the hunt, and sifting through old belongings and hidden gems is what keeps him going.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Fear and Resistance The push by state leaders to embed more Christian values in schools isn’t what keeps many superintendents in the rural parts of the state up at night.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2025
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
The Yfxcvsl Stackable Storage Unit keeps these items organized in four spacious compartments.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The right internet setup keeps your travels connected — for navigation, streaming, remote work or staying in touch with family back home.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Taneka spends two hours every morning meditating and reading her Bible—a non-negotiable that keeps her centered while producing weekday events, traveling to watch her two sons play college football in Michigan and Long Island, then flying back for Buccaneers home games.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Safe, Sensible and Sane adds another win to a career built on timing, curiosity and the kind of joy that keeps audiences coming back, no matter the stage.
—Russ Penuell, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
By refusing to specify details of the case, the government keeps the possibility alive of changing their reasoning or their claims to have the same effect for different reasons—just as the mob changes its reasoning for killing Cinna.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
The 61-year-old loves the hunt, and sifting through old belongings and hidden gems is what keeps him going.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Fear and Resistance The push by state leaders to embed more Christian values in schools isn’t what keeps many superintendents in the rural parts of the state up at night.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeps
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New Jersey Toms River usually celebrates Halloween with trick-or-treating on October 30 to allow for the parade on Halloween.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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What Is Highlands Food & Wine Held every November at 4,118 feet on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau in the Nantahala National Forest, Highlands Food & Wine celebrates the best of food, drink, and music.—
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Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Free Press retains editorial control of this work.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Despite its modern exterior design, the Buzz retains some signatures of yesteryear’s vehicles.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Glasser signed a first-look film and TV deal with the studio that will begin early next year, after his company fulfills its current obligations to Paramount.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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Glasser has signed a first-look film and TV deal with the new studio that will begin in early 2026, after his company fulfills its current obligations to Paramount.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
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To reduce sensitive data, the system stores only pseudonymous resident profiles locally and doesn’t access cameras or microphones.—
Keivan Navaie,
IEEE Spectrum,
22 Oct. 2025
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Researchers revealed that robot stores a digital twin of the wall.—
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Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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It’s made from 100 percent cashmere certified by The Good Cashmere Standard organization, which supports responsible production in Mongolia.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Attest data supports concerns around mental health, with a quarter of parents admitting their child struggles often.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
31 Oct. 2025
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Under the new structure, OpenAI’s for-profit arm operates as the OpenAI Group Public Benefit Corporation but remains under the control of its nonprofit foundation.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Food insecurity is also a looming problem, said Paco Vélez, chief executive of Feeding South Florida, which operates food pantries, including 24 at South Florida schools, in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.—
Mimi Whitefield,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Project Cloud Nita Platform Sneakers The Nita has a platform that lifts you about two inches and contains a cushiony memory foam insole for your heels to sink into.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Angela has the nation’s largest indigenous seed bank, which contains hundreds, if not over a thousand, different seeds that have been donated by people.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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Plus, your purchase also supports the brand’s sustainable cotton sourcing initiative that promotes betting farming practices and protects the environment for extra peace of mind.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park protects the battlefields surrounding the city of Chattanooga, where one of the war’s last key battles was fought, over possession of the city, seen by Abraham Lincoln as the gateway to the deep South.—
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Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Keeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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