keeps (on)

verb

present tense third-person singular of keep (on)
1
as in runs on

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2
as in takes on

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeps (on)
  1. runs on
  2. takes on
  3. holds on
  4. employs
  5. holds up
  6. retains
  7. persists
  8. recruits
Verb
  • However, in the bottom half of the inning, the Brewers scored two runs on a Christian Yelich single.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • According to the project documentation, PASSAGE runs on an Nvidia Jetson AGX Orin computer and does not require prebuilt maps or offboard computation.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of runs on
Verb
  • The other game is another SEC matchup as Missouri takes on Ole Miss.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Clarks x Damson Madder Damson Madder x Clarks Originals collection, which launched Thursday, features two fresh takes on Clarks archive styles.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of takes on
Verb
  • The compilation misses remaining in the highest tier by only two rungs, while The Essential Michael Jackson barely holds on inside the bottom quarter of the 200-position roster.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • House Bill 945 establishes new regulations for cryptocurrency kiosks and allows financial institutions to place temporary holds on transactions when elder financial exploitation is suspected.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Definition of holds on
Verb
  • The program is different from places like The Golden Scoop, an ice cream shop in Overland Park that employs adults with disabilities over longer terms, according to Morgan.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • According to the site’s masthead, the operation—including its video production arm, Texas FilmWorks—employs a staff of more than 40.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of employs
Verb
  • That habit separates software that only demos well from software that holds up in real workflows.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Playing surface holds up After concerns about the playing surface this week, the grass field at the Maracana appeared to hold up pretty well.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of holds up
Verb
  • The latest unit retains the same first six forward ratios as the outgoing Carrera T’s manual transmission, but ditches its predecessor’s somewhat awkward and largely superfluous seventh gear.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Lerner retains her credit as executive proucer alongside Helford; Curtis; Eric and Kim Tannenbaum and Jason Wang for the Tannenbaum Company; Scott Schwartz; and Lionsgate Television.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of retains
Verb
  • The Innovation Paradox persists not because technology fails to advance, but because institutions fail to adapt.
    — Ming Lu, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The economic decline persists, according to the report, with sales revenue this year still down about one-third from prepandemic levels.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of persists
Verb
  • Street Fighters Ryu and Ken reunite when Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the World Warrior Tournament.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Bénédictine is composed of 27 herbs and spices and bottled at 80 proof, which all seems like a lot, except when compared to Yellow Chartreuse, which recruits some 130 herbs and spices, and is currently bottled at 86 proof.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of recruits
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“Keeps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps%20%28on%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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