KEPT Synonyms: 242 Similar and Opposite Words

kept

verb

Definition of kept

past tense of keep

as in celebrated

to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony keep the Sabbath by not working

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as in retained

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 fulfilled

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 stored

to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability I keep extra toothbrushes for unexpected overnight guests

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as in maintained

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 managed

to look after and make decisions about enlisted a relative to keep the store while she was away

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as in contained

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 protected

to drive danger or attack away from may God bless and keep you

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Recent Examples of kept Under the terms of the agreement, the reports will be kept confidential by the man and his attorneys. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026 What kept the brand alive through the slump was the rise of kidults — adults who collect toys. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 That year, the government released its emergency rice reserves for the first time since the reserve system was created in 1995, something that was normally kept for natural disasters. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026 One of them is Jenesis Laforcarde, founder of The Jenesis House, a wellness space that kept surfacing in my research. — Stefanie Benjamin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026 The study enrolled a small number of healthy adults ages 18 to 35 and kept them awake for 30 hours. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026 Chinese state media reported Xi told Trump that AI must be kept under human control. — Justin Fishel, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026 Aging pipes must be replaced, leaks prevented, emergencies addressed and critical systems kept operating for homes, schools, hospitals and businesses. — Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026 Feldstein’s arrest was kept under a sweeping gag order, for fear that disclosing it would compromise Israeli intelligence, but the Haaretz reporter Bar Peleg soon learned of it. — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026

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This year's annual show, which celebrated the achievements in video storytelling and music videos over the past year, was held in Los Angeles on Sunday night and hosted by Snoop Dogg.

— Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
The family’s get-together comes around a month after Lipa celebrated her first birthday since marrying her husband, Turner, 36.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebrated

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Errors also resulted from deliveries that had multiple pickup or drop-off locations or were only partially fulfilled, according to the company.

— Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026
The Courant asked to interview Santiago and Braswell, but our request was not fulfilled in time for this article.

— Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of fulfilled

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More energy stored in the same amount of battery mass can potentially extend flight time or allow an aircraft to carry additional payload.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
In contrast to proprietary models from the likes of OpenAI and Anthropic, open-weight alternatives are often a fraction the cost and can be downloaded, tweaked and stored on the infrastructure of choice.

— Kate Rooney, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of stored

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In proceedings earlier this month, Faxon requested that the state grant the man access to internal documents which state officials maintained were confidential and not subject to disclosure.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
The lawsuit, filed in Marion Superior Court on Wednesday, stated the IHSAA has maintained the quota since 1993.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of maintained

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SpaceX managed to salvage the last Starship from the Indian Ocean in July.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
To date, The Tower has managed more than 10,000 group sales leads and helped facilitate millions of dollars in theatrical group sales revenue across multiple film campaigns.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of managed

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The information contained herein is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not in any way be construed as financial or health advice.

— Karen Koehler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026
An aluminum core helps distribute heat evenly, while drip-free pouring rims help keep messes contained.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of contained

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The Best Place to Store Bird Seed Store bird seed indoors in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight and protected from extreme temperatures and humidity, such as a garage or basement.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
There is no state agency in charge of monitoring or tracking the locations of sober living homes, which are protected under state and federal law as residences of people with disabilities.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026