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as in runs on
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2
as in takes on
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeps (on)
Verb
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The pandemic reshaped office life, and even though lockdown restrictions ended in 2021, the debate over remote work persists in 2025.—
Adam Stott,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025 -
The gaping wound persists to this day.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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According to the current budget, the City Attorney’s Office employs just under 425 people and will spend $85 million this year.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The plant employs more than 7,000 people and produces a variety of vehicles, including the Leaf EV and Rogue crossover.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
12 Apr. 2025
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Fed continues rate hike process; improving market sentiments helps S&P500 recoup some of its losses.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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After Christmas, the soft spot in the schedule continues as the Rockets will close out the week by visiting the Pelicans and then hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.—
Rahat Huq,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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That’s the kind of leadership that lasts.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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While totality typically only lasts for a few minutes with a total solar eclipse, the moon during this week’s event will spend just over an hour in Earth’s shadow.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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He will not be traded, in my mind, unless Anaheim retains half of his remaining salary.—
Pierre LeBrun,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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In addition, artificial turf retains heat, often reaching temperatures of 150-180 degrees Fahrenheit on warm, sunny days.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Drew’s captures all of it in this love letter to a format that unexplicably survives, if only as a memory or souvenir.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
17 Dec. 2024
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Mikaela and Kieran escape and blow the place sky high … but Desmond survives.—
Sean T. Collins,
New York Times,
16 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The chemistry found in these caves, particularly the presence of mineral-rich water is similar to what scientists believe exists on Europa.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2025
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City says no conflict exists Singer said that no conflict of interest had occurred in the salary issue.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After a chance encounter on Hollywood Boulevard when Edward stops to ask for directions, the corporate raider hires the street-smart Vivian to spend the night with him at his hotel, which ultimately turns into a week.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The couple even hires a nanny to care for the doll but shortly after her arrival, strange occurrences begin leading them down a dark path.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Keeps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps%20%28on%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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