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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
Renegade Nell keeps the action flowing and wisely never takes itself too seriously.
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Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
The thick elastic cuff keeps the gloves securely fitted to your hands, too.
—Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
The train just keeps rolling at Penn Station.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
The key to the show’s appeal is Rosenthal’s interviewing style, which keeps him present in the conversation rather than gesturing toward its eventual audience; in other words, his interest appears genuine rather than performative.
—Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
After all, planning ahead keeps the holiday spirit flowing as smoothly as your favorite festive drink.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Interior Chinatown keeps that concept; here, the characters are, in turn, characters in a police procedural called Black and White, clearly modeled on the Law and Order franchise.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
The shortage keeps the market highly competitive, even as more homes become available.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The world’s most crave-worthy mountain of leaves, invented in Tijuana in 1924, celebrated its 100th anniversary this year, and its popularity just keeps growing.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeps
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This collaboration, featuring Martin’s artwork All the Time, celebrates the simplicity of pen-to-paper moments in a digital world.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, the light of the world for Christians.Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In addition, artificial turf retains heat, often reaching temperatures of 150-180 degrees Fahrenheit on warm, sunny days.Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The result is a crystal-clear Tequila that retains vanilla and caramel notes typically found in aged Tequilas.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Powell notes that Amazon’s vast selection of products across categories, from musical instruments to educational materials and tech, fulfills a wide range of needs for classrooms.Lesley O'Toole, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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The show is sponsored by Amazon and each episode fulfills the school's Amazon Wish List to support teachers and students.Daniela Avila, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Universal healthcare insurance that is affordable or subsidized by the government needs to be considered in these countries, coupled with an infrastructure that supports preventive doctor visits to treat and address diabetes throughout the population.Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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American operates thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries.Abhijith Ganapavaram and Utkarsh Shetti, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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Nordstrom, founded in 1901 as a shoe retailer, operates 93 Nordstrom department stores, about 300 Rack off-price stores, and six Nordstrom Locals, which operate as service hubs.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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Lively’s lawsuit contains several serious allegations against Justin Baldoni.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Renowned visionary English physician William Harvey wrote in 1651 about how our blood contains all the secrets of life.Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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An expensive proposition Experts say the UnitedHealthcare killing made clear that the security blanket that protects many top CEOs should be extended to their lieutenants.Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Finally, the Moisture Shield seals in the deep hydration and protects against environmental aggressors.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days.Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the victory of a small group of Jewish fighters, who called themselves the Maccabees, over the powerful Greek-Assyrian army, around 165 BCE.Gail Swedroe, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Keeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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