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as in to celebrate
to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony
keep the Sabbath by not working
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as in to retain
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 to fulfill
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 to maintain
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 to manage
to look after and make decisions about
enlisted a relative to keep the store while she was away
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as in to control
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 to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
may God bless and keep you
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as in preserving
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
the keep of the stable is mainly left to the two equine-loving daughters
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Recent Examples of keep
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
To protect your hair at night, Kimble recommends using a satin or silk pillowcase, scarf, or bonnet to keep the style intact and prevent frizz.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Tim Lammers, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Both also have discreet switches on the back for switching between temperature units and engaging the keep warm function.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2024
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For those on the hunt for a cozy yet breathable blanket to keep you warm and snug this winter, be sure to browse our other top finds from Amazon, Brooklinen, and more below.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
To protect your hair at night, Kimble recommends using a satin or silk pillowcase, scarf, or bonnet to keep the style intact and prevent frizz.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
Terrifier 3 earned its domestic keep of $18.9 million from 2,514 theaters, while Joker: Folie à Deux’s week two business dropped 81% to $7 million in 4,102 theaters.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Both also have discreet switches on the back for switching between temperature units and engaging the keep warm function.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep
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Hosted by celebrated guitarist Jennifer Batten and genre-defying violinist Lindsey Stirling, the evening will include live performances and presentations celebrating this year’s honorees.—
Holly Alvarado,
Orange County Register,
25 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Lopez celebrated Benny Medina's big day with a very special accessory!—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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This may be a blessing in disguise for A Real Pain’s Kieran Culkin, who is on the verge of sweeping every Supporting Acting prize in existence, as the Best Picture snub helps his campaign retain at least a little underdog charm.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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In 2025, consumers expect and demand more from their favorite brands, and companies will have to rethink their strategies to align with the former’s expectations to retain loyalty and boost business.—
Aman Gupta,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Parents and school boards have broad discretion to fulfill that important responsibility.—
Kiara Alfonseca,
ABC News,
25 Jan. 2025
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The bookstore’s popularity has allowed Lewis, who is a longtime practitioner in the field of Afrocentric mental health, to fulfill a dream.—
Tony Perrottet,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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What does weight really tell us about our health? 01:41 CNN — For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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But instead of leaving, the quartet used a coat hanger to unlock the basement’s door and went downstairs, where food and some alcohol were stored.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Samsung believes other hardware upgrades are more than enough to maintain the same $1,299.99 price.—
Todd Haselton,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
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In a tall pot, heat a neutral oil to 350ºF and try to maintain this temperature when frying the corn dogs.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Then, in December, the National Park Service issued its final rule restricting bear baiting on Alaska lands managed by the NPS.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
31 Jan. 2025
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These findings show the potential of probiotics as a non-antibiotic strategy for managing chronic antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. 12.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, the authors either didn’t have details on, or didn’t control for, race or ethnicity and socioeconomic factors, which can affect life expectancy.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Uruguay international found Vinicius Jr, who produced two masterful touches, controlling the ball with his right and finishing with his left to make it 5-0.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Probiotics can be a simple way to protect digestive health before and during travel to high-risk destinations.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2025
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As Londoners in the mid-19th century suffered from outbreaks of disease, Chadwick pioneered the idea that the state should be directly involved in protecting citizens’ health and that significant investments in infrastructure could help people live longer.—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Keep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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