keep (on)

verb

Definition of keep (on)next
1
as in to hold on

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2
as in to lay on

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep (on)
  1. hold on
  2. continue
  3. take on
  4. survive
  5. retain
  6. kick
  7. job
  8. persist
Verb
  • The decision to revoke the license was challenged in a hearing held on April 23, 2015, but the revocation was maintained, an ATF letter dated June 29, 2015, shows.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The Wisconsin partisan primary election was held on Tuesday.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of hold on
Verb
  • With a mission of not changing but elevating, Rich ensured Alexandra Foods’ values, quality, and recipes remained the same, continuing Mark and Alexandra's legacy of authentic culinary craft.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Still, the mother of five continues to show up for her children.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of continue
Verb
  • District chief Pedro Martinez has maintained a firm grip on his job despite the mayor and the teachers’ union’s efforts to oust him, in part for his refusal to take on a hefty, high-interest loan to help fund their new CTU contract and a pension payment to the city.
    Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The South Bay Lakers took on the Valley Suns on Thursday night and came away with the loss.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of take on
Verb
  • By emphasizing the long-term game, DEI work can better survive the short-term backlash.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • But Roz teaches the animals to act against their nature—to befriend one another, accept Brightbill, and work together to survive.
    Elvia Wilk, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of survive
Verb
  • First We Feast will retain its team and continue to be led by the existing senior management, with First We Feast founder and Hot Ones creator Schonberger notably assuming the role of CEO and Evans named chief creative officer.
    Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Months later, this season’s standout contestants have retained their cultural staying power.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of retain
Verb
  • The annual SharonFest, kicking off July 28, is a party with a purpose.
    Jennie Key, Cincinnati.com, 20 July 2017
  • Indianapolis kicks off its four-game preseason schedule on Aug. 13 against the Detroit Lions.
    Mark Inabinett, AL.com, 18 July 2017
Definition of kick
Verb
  • This is likely because most ATS relies on artificial intelligence to track keywords in resumes and compares it to job descriptions to help narrow the applicant pool to only the most qualified candidates.
    Jasmine Browley, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The defendant in that case, Christina Marie Chapman, 49, of Litchfield Park, Arizona, and co-conspirators compromised the identities of more than 60 people living in the US and used their personal information to get North Koreans IT jobs across more than 300 US companies.
    Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 9 Aug. 2024
Definition of job
Verb
  • Ticket scams and sky-high resale prices persisted throughout the duration of the tour.
    Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Still, the latest economic data out of China have underscored persisting deflationary pressures in the flagging economy.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of persist
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Thesaurus Entries Near keep (on)

keeping up (with)

keep (on)

keep one's eyes open (for)

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“Keep (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20%28on%29. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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