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)
Verb
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The Great Escape festival is held on an annual basis every May in the seaside city of Brighton, and spotlights emerging and rising talent from the U.K. and Ireland as well as international newcomers.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025 -
All Arab countries have said a halt in the fighting and security for Palestinians is necessary before any more talks can be held on building ties with Israel.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Pika continues to push the boundaries of AI video with tools that blend nostalgia, realism, and personalization.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Fallout continues after President Donald Trump's unveiling of severe tariffs against virtually all U.S. trading partners.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This lustrous airy silk gown with sheer panels along the chest and the back is not only the dreamiest take on a slip dress, but an obvious choice for a minimalist.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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The train pulls into Livingston a little late, thanks to taking on their frozen passenger.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
6 Apr. 2025
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And seriously, shouldn't surviving that nightmare initial Vula tribe designation be worth a cool million bucks?—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The attorneys also debated what cell phone activity from Mortensen and the other surviving roommate, Bethany Funke, in the hours around the murders should come in at trial.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Status quo supporters claim voters still choose because the appointee must run for election to retain the seat.—
Bob Marshall,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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In the aftermath, the motion states, Doe retained legal counsel and, following months of negotiations, was able to reach a settlement with Schrader’s lawyers in February of this year.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The annual SharonFest, kicking off July 28, is a party with a purpose.—
Jennie Key,
Cincinnati.com,
20 July 2017
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Indianapolis kicks off its four-game preseason schedule on Aug. 13 against the Detroit Lions.—
Mark Inabinett,
AL.com,
18 July 2017
Verb
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In addition to postings, the bill would require employers to provide the same compensation information: To job applicants upon request and before any compensation discussion or offer; To employees at the time of hire, transfer, or promotion; And once per calendar year, if requested.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Lions got jobbed against the Cowboys, one hundred percent.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2024
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None was forthcoming, raising questions that will persist until the trade deadline and possibly beyond.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trump's punishing tariffs have shaken a global trading order that has persisted for decades, raised fears of recession, and driven worldwide stocks sharply downward.—
Joe Cash and Trevor Hunnicutt,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Keep (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20%28on%29. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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