as in adheres (to)
to give steadfast support to
always keeps to his political positions, even when they are unpopular
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keeps to
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as in follows
to act according to the commands of
Let's keep to the original plan, shall we?
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Walter stands by his pledge, Dodgers president Stan Kasten said.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026 -
Daisy stands by, literally helpless.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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Preckwinkle, a former history teacher, typically defends her record like the head of a classroom, emphasizing context, flipping through prepared statements, and often tersely making her case or deferring to deputies with expertise.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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But while the controversy has reignited debates about whether corridos glorify crime, JOP defends the tradition.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Keeps (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps%20%28to%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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