keep (on)

verb

Definition of keep (on)next
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)
  1. hold on
  2. continue
  3. take on
  4. survive
  5. retain
  6. kick
  7. job
  8. persist
Verb
  • The Wisconsin partisan primary election was held on Tuesday.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The decision to revoke the license was challenged in a hearing held on April 23, 2015, but the revocation was maintained, an ATF letter dated June 29, 2015, shows.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of hold on
Verb
  • Many Koreans experience an internal division amid the continuing conflict between the South and the North.
    Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Tragically, since suffering a severe brain injury in 2013, Michael has remained away from the public eye, residing in the family's home to continue his recovery.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of continue
Verb
  • Look for emerald greens, electric blues, rainbow pastels, or striking leopard or zebra patterns for the most modern take on the faux fur coat.
    Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Outlook: The sophomore was expected to take on a more significant role on the team next season, particularly with the departures of starters Ethan Barr and Deshawn Pace.
    Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of take on
Verb
  • By emphasizing the long-term game, DEI work can better survive the short-term backlash.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • But Roz teaches the animals to act against their nature—to befriend one another, accept Brightbill, and work together to survive.
    Elvia Wilk, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of survive
Verb
  • South Korea’s conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol — weakened after the liberal opposition retained control in an April election -– astonished the country by declaring martial law in a late-night announcement on Dec. 3.
    Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
  • For now, Champagnie seems like a safe bet to be retained.
    Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of retain
Verb
  • The annual SharonFest, kicking off July 28, is a party with a purpose.
    Jennie Key, Cincinnati.com, 20 July 2017
  • Indianapolis kicks off its four-game preseason schedule on Aug. 13 against the Detroit Lions.
    Mark Inabinett, AL.com, 18 July 2017
Definition of kick
Verb
  • 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
  • The defendant in that case, Christina Marie Chapman, 49, of Litchfield Park, Arizona, and co-conspirators compromised the identities of more than 60 people living in the US and used their personal information to get North Koreans IT jobs across more than 300 US companies.
    Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 9 Aug. 2024
Definition of job
Verb
  • So whatever comes next, my New Year’s resolution is to persist in staying true to those core principals.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
  • New Yorkers woke up Saturday to fog and rain, with temperatures peaking in the upper 40s by midafternoon and scattered showers persisting through much of the day.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of persist
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Thesaurus Entries Near keep (on)

keeping up (with)

keep (on)

keep one's eyes open (for)

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