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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
By prioritizing the happiness and well-being of employees, companies can create a positive work environment that not only attracts top talent but also keeps them engaged and motivated.
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Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This keeps oxygen from entering the bottle, which, in turn, preserves open wine for up to four weeks.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Since then, fans have been listening to her collections, and especially buying and streaming the many singles that made her one of the most successful acts in the music industry—and all that consumption keeps some of her most popular projects on the Billboard 200.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The mummy shape and adjustable hood help trap heat, while the contrasting orange webbing keeps the zipper from getting snagged.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
The fridge keeps 18 wine bottles and 56 cans of beverages at ideal storage conditions.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
This reusable, insulated tumbler keeps her drinks hot for hours—and comes with a secure lid to help keep them contained.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This keeps oxygen from entering the bottle, which, in turn, preserves open wine for up to four weeks.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Since then, fans have been listening to her collections, and especially buying and streaming the many singles that made her one of the most successful acts in the music industry—and all that consumption keeps some of her most popular projects on the Billboard 200.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The mummy shape and adjustable hood help trap heat, while the contrasting orange webbing keeps the zipper from getting snagged.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
The fridge keeps 18 wine bottles and 56 cans of beverages at ideal storage conditions.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
This reusable, insulated tumbler keeps her drinks hot for hours—and comes with a secure lid to help keep them contained.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeps
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This year the event celebrates 25 years of honoring the best of Latin music in Spanish and Portuguese.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company will heavily feature Brunson in a social media and out-of-home advertising campaign that celebrates the player’s rise from high school to Villanova to the NBA.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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That would put the potential launch of the Pixel 9a in early March, although the early launch of the Pixel 9 family could mean the 9a retains a slot near May’s I/O Developer conference.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This group of insiders, including early investors, often retains significant control, notably through pre-minted coins.Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Perhaps Rasmussen fulfills a long relief and/or back-end role out of the bullpen.Tom Layberger, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Whether states follow Florida’s lead might come down to whether the state can implement legalization in a way that simultaneously fulfills the will of the electorate and doesn’t make retirees in the Villages lament that they’ve suddenly been transported to Denver.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
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The clinic also supports with somatherapy, functional medicine, and the latest treatment, groundbreaking stem-cell therapies.Angela Lei, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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By embracing these technologies thoughtfully and strategically while underpinning them with robust and future-proofed networks, campuses can create a connected and dynamic environment that supports the academic and personal growth of their students.Brendan O’Reilly, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The company operates in a highly mature industry with limited secular growth opportunities.GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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And the stealth with which the crew operates in plain sight is less for the purpose of secrecy but more to avoid altering the environment.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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The formulation also contains the patented Cell-ox Shield Technology, which combines sun protection with antioxidants for deeper skin protection.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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But instead of playing a party game involving faux murder or demonic possession, a suitcase is introduced that contains a body-swapping machine.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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Taft-Hartley protects those innocent bystanders by forbidding solidarity strikes, and the American people are better off for it.The Editors, National Review, 3 Oct. 2024
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The front panel is uncluttered apart from a headphone connection and an edge-to-edge glass finish that protects a high-resolution TFT display for showing full-color album art.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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As a former educator at The Pennsylvania State University, this collaboration holds a special place in Key’s heart, who believes the product makes learning more accessible.Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The difference between this and a real book, though, is that the device holds thousands of books.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Keeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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