KEEP ON Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

keep (on)

verb

Definition of keep (on)

as in to hold on

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as in to lay on

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There’s nothing wrong with holding on to childhood and being a little immature from time to time.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026
Jo Adell homered, Tanner Bibee threw six solid innings for his first victory in a month and the Cleveland Guardians held on to beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Saturday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of hold on

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The rest of the lunar surface may take on an eerie reddish-orange hue, creating an impressive 'almost blood moon'.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Plessi was best known for engaging history and tradition with the digital, creating installations that took on an architecture of their own.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of take on

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Assembly Appropriations Committee Chair Buffy Wicks, who controls what survives her committee, did not respond to questions about her decision to effectively kill the oversight bill there.

— Julie Watts August 20, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
She is survived by two stepchildren, Elizabeth Vandermark and David Kissinger, and five step-grandchildren.

— Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of survive

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Foot Locker’s Crenshaw Rec store in Los Angeles officially opened its doors Saturday and kicked things off with a bang.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
Joey Slye kicked four field goals, including a long of 55 yards, as the Titans (2-0) gave Saleh a win in his preseason home debut.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of kick

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Even if a job listing is not a scam, a company may post a role while planning to hire internally or recruiting someone already employed elsewhere.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Nearly a decade later, the populist movement has become strong, emboldened to employ an increasingly aggressive narrative towards the immigrant community in the region, especially Muslims.

— Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

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