as in to stick (to or with)
to give steadfast support to
always keeps to his political positions, even when they are unpopular
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keep to
2 of 2phrase
as in obey
to act according to the commands of
Let's keep to the original plan, shall we?
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep (to)
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Under the previous Biden administration, the U.S. has repeatedly warned that it is obligated to help defend the Philippines if Filipino forces, ships and aircraft come under an armed attack, including in the South China Sea.—
Jim Gomez,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025 -
Right now, federal union members are defending the American people from Elon Musk’s reckless and unconstitutional dismantling of the federal government.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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The strong woman stands by her friend, a weaker soul, who has been sorely maligned.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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As Wisconsin voters head to the polls next week to choose a new state Supreme Court justice, Cowles stands by his assessment.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
28 Mar. 2025
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Joann only accepting in-store purchases during closure All Forever 21 stores to be closed by May 1 following closing sales, operator says Is your favorite restaurant charging you extra for eggs?—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the end, Guerrero accepted a deal for $265 million less than Soto.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Keep (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20%28to%29. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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