KEPT TO Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

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Definition of kept (to)

past tense of keep (to)

as in adhered (to)

to give steadfast support to always keeps to his political positions, even when they are unpopular

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past tense of keep to

as in obeyed

to act according to the commands of Let's keep to the original plan, shall we?

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Sirianni stood by his decision on that sequence but regretted kicking the ball in play to Ameer Abdullah on the ensuing kickoff, after Abdullah’s 53-yard return in seven seconds set up Jacksonville’s game-winning kick.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Diddy’s team stood by The Breakfast Club‘s reporting and mentioned the statement given by the Bureau of Prisons mentioned above.

— Angel Diaz, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026

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What Cornell's investigation found Cornell has defended its handling of the allegations, pointing to an extensive investigation that included more than 50 interviews and 12 days of disciplinary hearings.

— Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
El Sayed argued that the technology needed federal oversight, while Rogers advocated local oversight but defended the use of some surveillance processes in identifying people suspected of terrorism.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Kept (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kept%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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