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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
Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
Los Alamitos coach Nate Berger said the coaching staff has stressed the importance of keeping focused in the final minutes of games.
—Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 6 Dec. 2024
Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
Co-owners Will Thompson and Chef Carey Hynes turned their outdoor pandemic pop-up in Little River into a full-time reality, keeping the gorgeous space for dining under the giant banyan tree but adding a retro-Florida indoor dining room as well.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Noun
And though the plot of her life may have run away from her, her diary keeping imposes order once again.
—Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
Los Alamitos coach Nate Berger said the coaching staff has stressed the importance of keeping focused in the final minutes of games.
—Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
While Empower Field has 8,200 club seats and 144 luxury suites, a new Broncos stadium would likely have more seats in both categories while keeping the capacity around the current 76,125 mark.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
Co-owners Will Thompson and Chef Carey Hynes turned their outdoor pandemic pop-up in Little River into a full-time reality, keeping the gorgeous space for dining under the giant banyan tree but adding a retro-Florida indoor dining room as well.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeping
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Police blocked roads around the home to establish a perimeter and the Meridian Police Department’s Special Tactics Group team helped take the three suspects into custody.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Jan. 2025
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The driver of that vehicle, Amy Dawn Crouch, 46, of Lenexa, was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Philippine government's use of PCG assets in this context aims not to provoke China, but to resolve differences through rational discussion and adherence to international law.—
Micah McCartney,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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At the request of library Director Steve Bumgarner, Almon said the board voted Wednesday to remove the bulletin board, a space where members of the public could post community events in adherence with the library’s policies.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Jan. 2025
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There is always the human form on the one hand, and lines and shapes on the other.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
18 Jan. 2025
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After a heart attack, scar tissue often forms to allow the organ to keep its shape, but the downside is that this tissue doesn’t beat.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
18 Jan. 2025
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Kidman, Winslet, and Jolie are all previous Globes winners, while Swinton has been nominated a total of five times, and both Torres and Anderson are celebrating their first nominations.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Recently celebrating his 70th birthday, Washington continues to be a dominant and influential force in Hollywood and beyond, and has shown no signs of slowing down.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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More than half of Wall Street analysts maintain a hold rating on the stock, with nearly a third retaining a sell or underweight rating, according to FactSet.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
30 Dec. 2024
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The proposals call out warnings around discriminatory lawsuits like that of Starbucks, retaining a chief diversity officer position, and citing concern over Costco's unwavering commitment to equity.—
Simone E. Morris,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Women Genuinely Enjoy Their Own Company Society tends to view coupled individuals as happier and more fulfilled than single people, even when single people have meaningful relationships and genuinely fulfilling lives.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, Deadpool & Wolverine provides a fulfilling and happy goodbye to all those pieces.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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The design is intended to spur students to leave their rooms and connect with their fellow students, supporting physical and mental health.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Carter asked Davis to come out of retirement—again—to help lead the process of enacting the speed limit into law and supporting its nationwide promotion.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The administrative burden of managing multiple systems is immense.—
Joshua Siler,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The ability to quickly pivot and adjust plans based on unforeseen circumstances, like rerouting lines or managing permitting delays, is essential to success.—
Katherine Latham,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Keeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeping. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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