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as in celebrates
to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony
keep the Sabbath by not working
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as in retains
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 fulfills
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 supports
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 operates
to look after and make decisions about
enlisted a relative to keep the store while she was away
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as in contains
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 protects
to drive danger or attack away from
may God bless and keep you
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Recent Examples of keeps
After three verse-chorus repetitions, the quartet stop the song cold and set off in a new direction, churning out pure noise even as drummer Steve Shelley keeps everyone anchored.
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Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
In comparable territory, The Outsiders keeps things earnest, and even Stranger Things, for all its loopiness, plays its baby-monster antihero story tragic and straight.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
The padding is made of ultralightweight foam, which keeps the shoe’s mass as low as possible while still providing cushioning for the foot.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2026
Collagen and peptides bring the bounce, and a hit of soothing Centella asiatica keeps everything calm and happy.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
Confident people create a small trace that keeps their contribution alive.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
For Paul Friedlander, the class keeps him mobile.
—Mary Eber, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Angels in America and VCs in Los Angeles, the world keeps spinning.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The appetite that keeps him restless Visbeen is open about his ongoing goals.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
In comparable territory, The Outsiders keeps things earnest, and even Stranger Things, for all its loopiness, plays its baby-monster antihero story tragic and straight.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
The padding is made of ultralightweight foam, which keeps the shoe’s mass as low as possible while still providing cushioning for the foot.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2026
Collagen and peptides bring the bounce, and a hit of soothing Centella asiatica keeps everything calm and happy.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
Confident people create a small trace that keeps their contribution alive.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
For Paul Friedlander, the class keeps him mobile.
—Mary Eber, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Angels in America and VCs in Los Angeles, the world keeps spinning.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The appetite that keeps him restless Visbeen is open about his ongoing goals.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeps
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Now in its 79th year, the three-day festival celebrates Maryland’s blue crab culture with crab races, boat docking contests, cooking competitions, and live music in the southernmost town of Maryland.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The move comes as Apple celebrates its 50th year.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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While the United States retains extraordinary capabilities, the number of those weapons available and the ability to replace them are more limited.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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According to Israeli security officials, intelligence assessments suggest Iran still retains a ballistic missile arsenal in the thousands.—
Ian Pannell,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The association fulfills its human rights mandate through protest campaigns in opposition to censorship and by fighting for the release of journalists who have been imprisoned for their work.—
Marlen Bartsch,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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While the company still fulfills those practical needs, Hurtigruten now has small cruise ships that welcome tourists along for the ride.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Walmart stores stock frontlist bestsellers (and anticipated bestsellers) exclusively, but the chain bookstores also prioritize frontlist titles, and due to their size and market penetration, orders from just a few retailers can make or break a publisher’s advance sales.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Because of record heat, much of the West has had exceptionally low levels of snow in the first few months of the year, which is usually how the region stores water for the summer.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Take a few minutes to reset, then make one decision that supports both your stability and your peace moving forward.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The brand’s proprietary Alpha Keratin 60ku supports stronger, healthier hair right at the root, while soothing botanicals like rosemary, green tea, and rice extract keep irritation in check.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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As Zhou explained, the micromotor operates autonomously rather than remaining fixed in place.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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That’s in addition to his private ambulance and paramedic service, which generates roughly $270,000 annually and operates out of his home in Newcastle-under-Lyme, England.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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On a Back Porch offers a bite-size portion (or perhaps a better analogy would be a beer flight) of what the Dead’s vault contains.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
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The bathroom is accessed from the kitchen via a pocket door and contains a shower (with a curtain or optional glass enclosure), a sink, and a choice of flushing, composting, or incinerating toilet, plus a washer/dryer.—
Adam Williams
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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City Council Speaker Julie Menin deserves credit for advancing legislation that protects synagogues, churches, mosques and other places of worship by deploying safety perimeters keeping protesters at a distance.—
Elliot Cosgrove,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Keeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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