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as in to hold on
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as in to lay on
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep (on)
Verb
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But the Lakers held on with late-game free throws from James and shot-making from Austin Reaves.—
Khobi Price,
Orange County Register,
9 Feb. 2025 -
The Brookline resident, arraigned in Brookline District Court on Friday, is being held on $50,000 cash bail.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Remarkably, and somewhat strangely, Usyk's comment about a possible fight with Pereira didn't draw a follow-up from the interviewer, who continued the interview by asking about a possible fight with Dubois.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Russell Wilson… The list of quarterbacks trying to succeed Ben Roethlisberger continues to grow as the Steelers spin their wheels looking for the long-term answer behind center.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The staple segment offers a satirical take on the news and often parodies current events with a sense of sarcasm and deadpan humor that fans have come to know and love.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The singer also took on some acting roles, starring in TelevisaUnivision’s Velo de Novia in 2003 and a guest appearance on Amor de Barrio in 2015.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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He is survived by his daughter, the actor Nicole Burley.—
Mark Kennedy,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Any nuclear thermal propulsion fuel aboard a spacecraft would have to be able to survive extreme temperatures and exposure to hot hydrogen gas.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Scientific experts retained by Sinner supported his view that Clostebol entered his body through Naldi’s treatment.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Unlike Chase, Aykroyd worked hard to retain Carter’s affectations and appearance, while also adding a slyness that implied a deeper calculation.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The annual SharonFest, kicking off July 28, is a party with a purpose.—
Jennie Key,
Cincinnati.com,
20 July 2017
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Indianapolis kicks off its four-game preseason schedule on Aug. 13 against the Detroit Lions.—
Mark Inabinett,
AL.com,
18 July 2017
Verb
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The market works reasonably well in connecting high-skilled workers to job opportunities around the globe.—
Amy Pope,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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This is likely because most ATS relies on artificial intelligence to track keywords in resumes and compares it to job descriptions to help narrow the applicant pool to only the most qualified candidates.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Struggling schools, high levels of poverty and unemployment have persisted in Birmingham in recent years, creating ripe conditions for violent crime.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Albeit short term, these pressures will likely persist beyond fiscal year 2025, resulting in another down margin year in 2026.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Keep (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20%28on%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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