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)
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But Adebayo, Herro and Wiggins teamed up to help the Heat dominate overtime 13-4, holding on for the nine-point victory.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2025 -
He was also issued a $100,000 non-surety bond for the charges listed above and is scheduled to appear at Bridgeport Superior Court on March 6. Lopez-Morales and Brito-Encarnacion were each held on a $100,000 non-surety bond and are scheduled to appear at Bridgeport Superior Court on March 6.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2025
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Remarkably, and somewhat strangely, Usyk's comment about a possible fight with Pereira didn't draw a follow-up from the interviewer, who continued the interview by asking about a possible fight with Dubois.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Russell Wilson… The list of quarterbacks trying to succeed Ben Roethlisberger continues to grow as the Steelers spin their wheels looking for the long-term answer behind center.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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For her first appearance in the popular sketch, Carpenter took on Ariana Grande's role as the tone-deaf bestie singing at a couple's vow renewal.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
17 Feb. 2025
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The staple segment offers a satirical take on the news and often parodies current events with a sense of sarcasm and deadpan humor that fans have come to know and love.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The challenge is to survive the negative cash-flow of a startup before revenue starts to arrive from customers and clients who need and learn about your exciting innovation or service.—
Martin Zwilling,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Bauer was lucky to survive six terrifying months in the concentration camps, where he was repeatedly beaten.—
Gary J. Bass,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Scientific experts retained by Sinner supported his view that Clostebol entered his body through Naldi’s treatment.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Unlike Chase, Aykroyd worked hard to retain Carter’s affectations and appearance, while also adding a slyness that implied a deeper calculation.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 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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The market works reasonably well in connecting high-skilled workers to job opportunities around the globe.—
Amy Pope,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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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
Verb
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For people with core self-hatred, even when depression is treated, the self-hatred persists.—
Matt Villano,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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As the judge untangles the dueling narratives, one persists.—
Henry Gass,
The Christian Science Monitor,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Keep (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20%28on%29. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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