keep track

idiom

: to be aware of how something is changing, what someone is doing, etc.
There's so much going on that it's hard to keep track.
usually + of
Keep track of your little brother for me, will you?
It's her job to keep track of how the money is spent.
I watch the news to keep track of current events.

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Before leaving the whale, who is still partically entangled in fish gear, the resonders added a telemetry buoy to the remaining gear, this will allow conservation experts to keep track of the whale and continue rescue efforts. Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025 Reading journals Reading journals can help keep track of new books and reflect on beloved ones. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025 The only important thing to keep track of is the movement of these American tourists around the globe. Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 9 Dec. 2025 Check the entries tab to keep track of your active and completed contests. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for keep track

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“Keep track.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20track. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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