keep track
idiom
: to be aware of how something is changing, what someone is doing, etc.
There's so much going on that it's hard to keep track.
—usually + ofKeep track of your little brother for me, will you?
It's her job to keep track of how the money is spent.
I watch the news to keep track of current events.
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The Defense Department's trillion-dollar budget is dispersed throughout smaller agencies and funding streams that use incompatible and often antiquated computer systems to keep track of money.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Nobody is going to roll their eyes at a baby making noise at brunch, and frankly the layout is well designed to give everyone in the family some space while still being able to keep track of each other.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Just keep track of Morris wearing bow ties in February for clues as to how the Sea Hawks are doing.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Additionally, avoid storing near strongly smelling foods to keep your cheese from absorbing flavors or odors, and always label and date to keep track of the use by date.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Nobody is going to roll their eyes at a baby making noise at brunch, and frankly the layout is well designed to give everyone in the family some space while still being able to keep track of each other.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Just keep track of Morris wearing bow ties in February for clues as to how the Sea Hawks are doing.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Additionally, avoid storing near strongly smelling foods to keep your cheese from absorbing flavors or odors, and always label and date to keep track of the use by date.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Keep track.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20track. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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