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 Rockets got within one on a couple of occasions in the final minutes, but the Kings held on to win after going 9 of 9 at the free-throw line in the final 33 seconds.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025 -
Historical context: This will be the first presidential inauguration ceremony not held on the West Lawn of the Capitol since Ronald Reagan‘s in 1985, which was also moved indoors due to cold weather.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
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Portions of Southern California near Los Angeles remain under a red flag warning as Santa Ana winds continue to blow.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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As Saudi Arabia continues to diversify its economy and promote foreign investment, the youthful kingdom (63% of the Saudi population is under the age of 30) is a promising emerging market for luxury: Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel have opened stores in the country.—
Matteo Atti,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Song and her husband, Macaulay Culkin, watched the Los Angeles Lakers take on their cross-country rivals, the Boston Celtics, at the Crypto.com Arena on January 24.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
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These inner struggles have taken on a whole new meaning since last year.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Plowright is survived by her daughter, Julie-Kate Olivier; son Richard Olivier; daughter Tamsin Olivier; and four grandchildren.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Plowright is survived by her three children — Tamsin, Richard and Julie-Kate, all actors, and several grandchildren.—
Pan Pylas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In 2025, consumers expect and demand more from their favorite brands, and companies will have to rethink their strategies to align with the former’s expectations to retain loyalty and boost business.—
Aman Gupta,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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This may be a blessing in disguise for A Real Pain’s Kieran Culkin, who is on the verge of sweeping every Supporting Acting prize in existence, as the Best Picture snub helps his campaign retain at least a little underdog charm.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 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
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Still, concerns persist about its future valuation, as the company announced plans on Friday to invest $60–$65 billion this year to scale up its AI initiatives.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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As long as the war in Ukraine grinds on and Iran’s acrimonious relations with the West persist, driving a wedge between Russia and Iran will be a lofty challenge.—
Nicole Grajewski,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Keep (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20%28on%29. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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