1
as in celebrated
to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony
keep the Sabbath by not working
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2
as in retained
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 fulfilled
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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5
as in maintained
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 managed
to look after and make decisions about
enlisted a relative to keep the store while she was away
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as in contained
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 protected
to drive danger or attack away from
may God bless and keep you
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Recent Examples of kept
Adding flip-flops kept it less serious.
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Libby Page, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
For the second year in a row, this gritty paste has kept our lips softer, smoother, and flake-freer than any of its peers.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Hugo kept his cool as his crew became increasingly ensnared in Solène’s machinations and managed to keep a respectable distance from the interpersonal drama of the boat.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
Her ability to see around corners and pivot when necessary kept her ahead of the competition.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Demonstration units shown at arms fairs are typically reserved for foreign customers or kept aside from immediate operational use.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
For the past 25 years, the Roadless Area Conservation Rule has kept vital forests and grassland safe from bulldozers, saws, excavators and drilling equipment.
—Ryan Gellert, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Zara Larsson and Livvy Dunne kept it chill and cute while hanging out in their seats.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
For years, Coverley kept her daughters’ existence a secret from her own parents.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Libby Page, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
For the second year in a row, this gritty paste has kept our lips softer, smoother, and flake-freer than any of its peers.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Hugo kept his cool as his crew became increasingly ensnared in Solène’s machinations and managed to keep a respectable distance from the interpersonal drama of the boat.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
Her ability to see around corners and pivot when necessary kept her ahead of the competition.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Demonstration units shown at arms fairs are typically reserved for foreign customers or kept aside from immediate operational use.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
For the past 25 years, the Roadless Area Conservation Rule has kept vital forests and grassland safe from bulldozers, saws, excavators and drilling equipment.
—Ryan Gellert, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Zara Larsson and Livvy Dunne kept it chill and cute while hanging out in their seats.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
For years, Coverley kept her daughters’ existence a secret from her own parents.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kept
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Frampton remains one of Ireland’s most beloved athletes, celebrated for his humility and heart.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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While many cultures around the world have long celebrated this threshold with unique rituals that honor both abundance and release in the days leading up to winter, today’s rituals capture a more contemporary perspective on the seasonal shift.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
18 Sep. 2025
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Family members of Reed retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump, his office announced Tuesday.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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What To Know Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced on Tuesday that he has been retained by Reed's family and will undertake an independent investigation into the student's death.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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His request wasn't fulfilled at the time, but is is now in his second term.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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While this first offering leverages Supermicro hardware fulfilled through Arrow Electronics, MinIO plans to expand the AIStor pod portfolio with additional hardware vendor partnerships in the future, giving enterprises more choice while maintaining the simplified deployment model.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Water is stored behind Coolidge Dam near Globe in the San Carlos Reservoir, serving both the Gila River Indian Community and non-tribal farmers.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Always check the label to determine if your peanut butter is able to be stored at room temperature, or if it should be refrigerated after opening to prevent spoilage.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Leaders from the United Kingdom, France, and Canada have maintained there should be an end to the war in Gaza, including the immediate release of all remaining hostages, and the understanding that Hamas would no longer be a leading authority in Gaza after the war.—
Mariam Khan,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Spokespeople for the company have since maintained that there is no link between the over-the-counter drug and autism.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That Mariners team still managed an 8-5 record against Houston.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Justice Department has spent months investigating, and there’s been no indication that prosecutors have managed to uncover any degree of incriminating evidence necessary to secure an indictment.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 Sep. 2025
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Anonymous tips forward to the FBI’s National Threat Operations Center reported threatening posts from a Discord profile that referenced plans for a future massacre and contained pictures of guns.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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If childhood-vaccination rates plummet, giving pathogens new targets in unprotected babies and young children, outbreaks won’t necessarily stay contained to those age groups.—
Jamie Ducharme,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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Surgeons are also relatively protected because of regulatory and financial factors.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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Plus, the lightweight exterior is water-resistant to ensure your clothes stay protected.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Kept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kept. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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