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)
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Pride is what disappears when there’s nothing left to hold on to.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025 -
After years of shortages, partly due to homeowners holding on to cheaper mortgage payments, the United States housing market now has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, according to a new Redfin report.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Voice of America was founded during WWII to counter Axis propaganda and continued to bring cultural and political democracy to countries under authoritarian rule.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Officials hired additional crews so work could continue around the clock and coordinated with contractors to accelerate their timelines, even bringing a second asphalt plant online to speed up production.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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But divorced from the source material, there's an undeniable thrill in seeing a man of Cruise's stature (usually reported as 5′ 7″) taking on attackers far larger than him.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Newcomer Maia Kealoha, who took on the starring role of Lilo, joined the cast.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Having thrived on the continent for 15 million years, pigeons couldn’t survive a mere three centuries of the free market.—
Dan Flores,
Time,
29 May 2025
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But the only thing this bill responsibly protects is the stranglehold the wealthy have on working people just trying to survive.—
Lenwood V. Long,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Shy Tuttle to retain his job this summer with so many talented players in front of him.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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Humectants are substances that attract and retain water molecules, keeping things moist and hydrated by drawing moisture from the air or from deeper layers of the skin.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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The manager shouted at Emiliano Martinez to kick long and hoped to take PSG back to Villa Park with only a one-goal deficit.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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But even that season’s team hardly ever practiced on the field, and in recent years it’s been used only by the team’s kicking specialist and as a spot where rehabbing players work out on the side.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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But that task is giving certain professionals job security.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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Quality matters just as much as quantity, from the average salaries and benefits to job security and overall satisfaction.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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Despite this strong market momentum, concerns about Constellation Energy’s valuation persist.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza persists, complicating any potential ceasefire or peace negotiations.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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“Keep (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20%28on%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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