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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
Miami’s corruption keeps us from solving our issues.
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Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2025
Unlike most waterproof formulas that can leave lashes feeling stiff or flaky, this one keeps them soft and lifted while delivering major volume.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the gel-forming fiber in the seeds slows digestion, while the yogurt’s protein keeps you full longer.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
And the managerial carousal keeps spinning.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The viewership just keeps growing, & who cares who is mad?
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Mauricio Pochettino keeps it to a minimum.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Either way, history shows that hype alone never keeps the heat on.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Who keeps working during a government shutdown?
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2025
Unlike most waterproof formulas that can leave lashes feeling stiff or flaky, this one keeps them soft and lifted while delivering major volume.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the gel-forming fiber in the seeds slows digestion, while the yogurt’s protein keeps you full longer.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
And the managerial carousal keeps spinning.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The viewership just keeps growing, & who cares who is mad?
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Mauricio Pochettino keeps it to a minimum.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Either way, history shows that hype alone never keeps the heat on.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Who keeps working during a government shutdown?
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeps
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The list of 38 places celebrates Eater's 20th anniversary and also includes fine dining restaurants, barbecue joints and pizzerias.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The store, which celebrates authors of color, diverse characters and sexy stories, is celebrating its grand opening Saturday.—
Amanda Rosa
October 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The 6-in-1 Perfect Pot is constructed with cast aluminum and a non-stick enamel coating that not only evenly distributes and retains heat, but also prevents food from sticking to the bottom.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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The 25% share that Van Kaizen retains from billings is put into marketing, invoicing, finance, legal support, and technology.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Desperate, and one of the few surgeons in the world skilled enough to take this job, Maggie enters his realm of unspeakable opulence and fulfills her end of the agreement.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Framework’s introduction of a new graphics module with Nvidia’s RTX 5070 fulfills its promise.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
13 Sep. 2025
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Lead stores energy in batteries, shields against radiation, gives glass crystal its brilliance, and makes paint more luminous and cars run more smoothly.—
Tom Frieden,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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To prevent disasters, Jones decants liquids into travel-size jars and bottles, stores them in a clear zip bag, and keeps them separate from clothes.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Screambox supports three simultaneous streams, which is about average.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Letizia says his dispensary in Menomonee Falls supports regulating hemp, including requiring testing products and setting a statewide age restriction.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The bank now has 38,000 employees, operates in 19 countries, and manages assets of more than $600 billion.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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According to its website, the popular pizza chain, which was founded in 1971, operates 61 restaurants in Illinois, six in Indiana, two in Indiana and two in Wisconsin.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Known to relieve nausea and bloating, ginger contains antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Raw dog food typically contains human-grade meat and vegetables, and it has been linked to improved digestion for canines.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The law protects platforms like Facebook or YouTube from legal claims over user content that appears on their platforms, treating the companies as neutral hosts—similar to telephone companies—rather than publishers.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Water Wisely Watering plants thoroughly before frost hits also helps plants survive cold weather better and protects leaves and stems from some frost damage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Keeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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