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as in celebrated
to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony
keep the Sabbath by not working
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as in retained
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 fulfilled
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 maintained
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 managed
to look after and make decisions about
enlisted a relative to keep the store while she was away
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as in contained
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 protected
to drive danger or attack away from
may God bless and keep you
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Recent Examples of kept
Subramanian rejected the idea Combs be kept under house arrest at a home with a boat dock in Miami but seemed open to potentially releasing him to confinement with around-the-clock security at a three-bedroom apartment on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The town is just a short drive inland from Venice, in the countryside where many of the city’s wealthy families kept their summer homes and villas.
—John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
A number of presidents kept relatives on the White House payroll throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, many as secretaries, aides or unofficial advisers, according to the National Constitution Center.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Google kept its agent demos low-stakes.
—Kylie Robison, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
The victim who made the allegation is being kept updated with any progress.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
The movie is expected to start shooting in early 2025, but sources note that loglines or descriptions of the film that have been published to date are wrong, and details are being kept under wraps.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Plot details are being kept under wraps for the untitled film.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
Bush Hager kept pushing it, though.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The town is just a short drive inland from Venice, in the countryside where many of the city’s wealthy families kept their summer homes and villas.
—John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
A number of presidents kept relatives on the White House payroll throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, many as secretaries, aides or unofficial advisers, according to the National Constitution Center.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Google kept its agent demos low-stakes.
—Kylie Robison, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
The victim who made the allegation is being kept updated with any progress.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
The movie is expected to start shooting in early 2025, but sources note that loglines or descriptions of the film that have been published to date are wrong, and details are being kept under wraps.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Plot details are being kept under wraps for the untitled film.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
Bush Hager kept pushing it, though.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kept
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Even then, Giovanni was concerned with the tender minutiae of Black American experiences, and her poetry celebrated some of the everyday pleasures that make resilience feel possible.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The couple also celebrated their 45th year anniversary with a trip to London and Paris in late November.Esther Kang, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The lawyer also refrained from commenting on whether he was privately retained or appointed by the court.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The front office staff of each club will be retained.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
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This decision fulfilled a monthslong request from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and coincided with reports of North Korean troops assisting Russia.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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In addition to being personally fulfilled, Sofia told Vogue Scandinavia that she is also fulfilled through her professional life and royal duties.Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Air Force has historically maintained strict grooming standards, unless personnel have a shaving medical waiver for medical or religious reasons, citing safety concerns, particularly in combat zones where airtight equipment such as gas masks must seal effectively.Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The city launched an emergency rental assistance program in April 2020 and maintained it throughout much of the pandemic with the help of federal relief money.Megan Stringer, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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Silence can breed mistrust if it isn’t managed properly.Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While recent years have elevated the importance of employees and customers, this shift does not justify the unchecked approval of projects beyond what can reasonably be managed.Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Franklin fire had extended to nearly 4,000 acres and was just 7% contained Wednesday morning, according to Cal Fire.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Several details appear to link the profile to Mangione, and a 2016 post contained a link to a page on Github, a coding website, with Mangione's full name on it.Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Unlike investing directly in the market, your cash value benefits from market gains but is protected from losses due to market downturns.Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ramping up security costs money, and depending on the kind of security, who is being protected and whether there’s been a formal security study done, those costs may or may not get favorable tax treatment.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now, that show is being commemorated for posterity with the 20-track live album, Dua Lipa Live From The Royal Albert Hall, which arrives ahead of a concert special of the same name airing on CBS December 15.Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Whiskey was being transported by Seuk Kim, 49, who died from the impact of crashing in the snowy Catskills and was commemorated by his family at services on Thursday.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Kept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kept. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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