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as in runs on
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as in takes on
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeps (on)
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New York City New York tops the list because shopping here runs on momentum and insider routes, and nowhere else in the US offers the same density of flagship polish, niche discovery, and time-sensitive access in a single day.—
Paul Jebara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026 -
At full capacity, Sierra-at-Tahoe spans 2,000 acres, with 14 lifts accessing 50 trails and 2,212 vertical feet of skiable terrain, where beginners can take lessons and make their first runs on gentle slopes.—
Mark Billingsley,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Not everyone is sold on Miran’s takes on the economy.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Giants at Empower Field at Mile High.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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Similarly, Alphabet’s rally can remain on track so long as earnings growth holds up.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Meyer's vivid descriptions paint a harrowing picture that holds up just as well as the film version's finale scenes.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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If blood still persists, repeat these steps until the stain has lifted.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites are grappling with the pause of food assistance as a nationwide pause on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits persists among the ongoing government shutdown.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The police department employs two full-time officers and four part-time officers, according to Masontown Borough Police Chief Timothy O'Barto.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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South Florida Equestrian Village alone employs more than 1,000 people.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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The return of Matthews the Superstar continues.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The federal change at the CDC comes as a measles outbreak which first appeared in northwest South Carolina in late 2025 continues to grow, reaching 211 cases by Tuesday.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Unpopped popcorn lasts up to two years in the pantry, but microwave popcorn has a shorter shelf life due to the oils.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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The set is user-friendly and lasts up to two weeks with proper application.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Save Victoria Park retains hope that the decision can be reversed, saying that applications for the park’s permanent legal protection are still being evaluated.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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While many are now driven primarily by economic interests, a subset retains insurgent, ant-imperialist commitments.—
Rebecca Hanson,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Keeps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps%20%28on%29. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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