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as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
put the house keys into a neighbor's secure keeping while they were on vacation
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as in hands
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal
my aunt has all of our family's old photographs in her keeping
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as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
the keeping of religious laws and traditions
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as in shape
a state of being or fitness
the estate hasn't been in good keeping since the owner suffered financial reverses
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as in celebrating
to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony
keep the Sabbath by not working
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as in retaining
to continue to have in one's possession or power
the money is yours to keep keep my secret and don't tell it to anyone
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as in fulfilling
to do what is required by the terms of
make sure you keep your promise to help out at the homeless shelter
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as in storing
to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability
I keep extra toothbrushes for unexpected overnight guests
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as in supporting
to pay the living expenses of
agreed to keep both of their children in off-campus housing until they graduated and found jobs
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as in managing
to look after and make decisions about
enlisted a relative to keep the store while she was away
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as in controlling
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
try to keep your composure no matter what happens
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as in protecting
to drive danger or attack away from
may God bless and keep you
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Recent Examples of keeping
Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
Excellent safety features The 2024 Kia Sorento comes standard with 10 standard adaptive driver assist systems including emergency braking, lane keeping and lane following.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Customers have trusted banks with custody of their assets for centuries, believing a bank vault is safer than keeping wealth under the mattress.
—Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Susan Hinton, however, said cities and school districts can still invest their resources into keeping and installing grass fields, especially since artificial turf wears out after eight to 10 years and needs to be replaced.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
Excellent safety features The 2024 Kia Sorento comes standard with 10 standard adaptive driver assist systems including emergency braking, lane keeping and lane following.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
The pair have been keeping busy since the election.
—Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Customers have trusted banks with custody of their assets for centuries, believing a bank vault is safer than keeping wealth under the mattress.
—Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeping
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He was taken into custody at the Mill Creek Ranch Resort, an RV park in Canton, Texas, about 30 miles east of Terrell, according to the outlet.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mangione was taken into custody in Altoona, Penn., on Dec. 9 after he was recognized at a McDonald’s and reported to local authorities.Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Global Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.Runar Reistrup, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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While Strictly maintains its, well, strict adherence to the professional standards of the performance and judging of ballroom and Latin dance styles, DWTS has over the years eased its own standards.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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In the corporate world, where the wealth, power and fame generated shapes so much of how our world functions, the potential to drive change is profound.Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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When Twiggy arrived at a Texas animal shelter, staff could see the pup was in bad shape.Bailey Richards, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Prior to the mid 19th century cognac was more commonly traded and enjoyed as single cask releases and the new experience is also celebrating those roots of the ubiquitous French spirit.Mark Littler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Syria civil war Many in Syria are celebrating the stunning political fall of longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad that caught much of the world off guard.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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This method enabled competitors to keep their overhead costs low, retaining minimal staff and reducing the risk of product spoilage en route.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Their ability to work miles away from their supervisor would expand the impact and reach of practices while retaining care continuity.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These options keep top talent engaged while fulfilling their career aspirations.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Their vision is to create a strong, connected network that supports mothers in every stage of their expatriate journey, making relocation both rewarding and fulfilling.Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Thank you for supporting The Atlantic.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ethiopia should commit to reaching a legally binding agreement based in international law that preserves all parties' water security while supporting Ethiopia's development goals.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Both women are managing consumer demand that has not only rebounded from Covid-era lows, but surpassed 2019 levels of activity.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Use plain language in your policies, and provide users with clear, easy-to-find controls for managing their preferences.Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Keeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeping. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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