keeps (to) 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of keep (to)

keeps to

2 of 2

phrase

present tense third-person singular of keep to

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeps (to)
Verb
  • But Hsu stands by the survey’s soundness and its methodology, which in recent years shifted to gathering survey responses online rather than over the phone.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • But this year is different, and the roles are reversed; David and his uncle do the swapping while Peralta stands by to place each sticker carefully into the album.
    Maria Jose Gutierrez-Chavez, Curbed, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Hamzah Sheeraz defends his WBO super middleweight belt against Simon Zachenhuber, and Josh Kelly defends the IBF junior middleweight title against Caoimhin Agyarko.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Cunningham defends and protects the most popular figure in women's sports.
    Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
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“Keeps (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps%20%28to%29. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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