kept (on)

past tense of keep (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kept (on)
Verb
  • In addition to panels and workshops, Industry Connect, the event’s signature one-on-one meetings with industry leaders and experts, will be held on both days.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The Carlyle branding will begin being featured on the RB21, starting with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku City, with race week beginning on Sept 19 and the race being held on Sunday, September 21.
    Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • What was once ran on the weekends is now an every-home-game occurrence, and Lichtenauer said the event continues to be a fan favorite.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Hochman, who ran on a tough-on-crime platform, has been vocal about the brothers' lack of rehabilitation.
    Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • If the ball is kicked directly into the end zone and stays in bounds, the receiving team can choose to return it or down the ball; in that instance, a touchback would bring them to the 35-yard line.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Within a matter of minutes, Killa Cam pulled the plug on Broner and kicked him off the show.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This comes one day after the BLS said there were nearly 1 million fewer people employed for the year ended in March than previously reported as part of the agency’s annual revisions.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Russian and Ukrainian drones both routinely go off course due to electronic warfare measures employed by both sides.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As Lyles started to activate his signature top-end speed, his Jamaican competitors continued to pull away ahead of him.
    Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • This weekend continued a trend of movies that court audiences of all ages and various genres, although horror has been a highlight leading into the fall season.
    Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Hilleary took on the House chief of staff role years after his own time in office ended.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Colin Hanks did the vast majority of the interviews, but Reynolds took on Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But White Bear Lake’s defensive front held up relatively well for much of the night from there, keeping the Bears in the game.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Keep in mind, however, that the Washington OL held up well against what is projected to be an outstanding Giants pass rush last Sunday.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Canales retained Evero in 2024 with the thought that the defensive coordinator would essentially be the head coach of the defense.
    Mike Kaye September 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Fixed and variable factory labor is carefully managed, with core labor retained full-time and trade labor flexed as needed.
    Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Kept (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kept%20%28on%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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