1
as in to hold on
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2
as in to lay on
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep (on)
Verb
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The annual event, held on March 31, celebrates the lives and contributions of transgender people while highlighting the ongoing struggles the community faces.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025 -
Trump International Hotel Las Vegas opened on March 31, 2008, and an opening ceremony was held on April 11, 2008, by the property's co-owners, now-President Donald Trump and businessman Phil Ruffin.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Fallout continues after President Donald Trump's unveiling of severe tariffs against virtually all U.S. trading partners.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Pika continues to push the boundaries of AI video with tools that blend nostalgia, realism, and personalization.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This lustrous airy silk gown with sheer panels along the chest and the back is not only the dreamiest take on a slip dress, but an obvious choice for a minimalist.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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The train pulls into Livingston a little late, thanks to taking on their frozen passenger.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
6 Apr. 2025
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It’s supposed to be a joyous occasion, when families gather for feasts and purchase new clothes for children — but most of Gaza’s 2 million Palestinians are just trying to survive.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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It’s supposed to be a joyous occasion when families feast and purchase new clothes for children, but most of Gaza’s 2 million people are just trying to survive.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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Status quo supporters claim voters still choose because the appointee must run for election to retain the seat.—
Bob Marshall,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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In the aftermath, the motion states, Doe retained legal counsel and, following months of negotiations, was able to reach a settlement with Schrader’s lawyers in February of this year.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 Apr. 2025
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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
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The Lions got jobbed against the Cowboys, one hundred percent.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2024
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The first is the real Shakespeare of 16th century London, a a commercially-minded, jobbing playwright who worked closely with a company of actors.—
Time,
Time,
16 Aug. 2023
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The threat of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes will persist through the nighttime hours in some areas, making this threat even more dangerous.—
Max Golembo,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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These habitats provided insulation from temperature extremes, allowing the possum to persist in some of Australia’s harshest alpine conditions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Keep (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20%28on%29. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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