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
  • The state fair, which is part of the America 250 festivities and runs on the National Mall through July 10, is encouraging attendees to drink plenty of water, find shade, and take frequent breaks while the dangerous heat continues.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
  • The modern world runs on open source, powered by the principles of open development.
    — David Siegel, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Definition of runs on
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  • An InStyle writer gathered seven dimensional takes on the trend to inspire your next salon visit, ahead.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • Belgium takes on the United States later Monday for a spot in the quarterfinals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of takes on
Verb
  • 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
  • Nava’s specific approach to reining in rogue behavior by AI agents is the creation of an escrow service that holds on to funds until an agent proposes a transaction.
    — Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Definition of holds on
Verb
  • In the City of Commerce, the Commerce Casino generates 40% of the city’s general fund, and employs 2,200 people.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Sport scientist Clemens Brunner employs high-tech gait and movement analysis to produce insoles to fix my gait, and PT Thomas Glinka in the Technogym addresses tight hamstrings, calf tension, and right-foot pronation with take-home exercises.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Definition of employs
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  • Beloved for its durable flatwoven texture, the material holds up against moisture well, without getting waterlogged.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026
  • And in a market getting more crowded with work that looks good on a screen, the stuff that actually holds up in person has become more valuable than ever.
    — Ray Corral, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of holds up
Verb
  • Or, the family retains voting control but empowers a world-class professional management team to run daily operations without meddling, as seen at Hyatt or McCormick & Co.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026
  • Moreover, despite the faster processing time, the material retains the characteristics required for demanding aerospace applications.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
Definition of retains
Verb
  • Despite the years of Sturm und Drang about pandemic origins, and the wholesale adoption of the lab-leak theory by the party that controls both Congress and the White House, a shaky status quo still persists in biosafety.
    — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
  • For instance, some forecasters warn that if drought persists through multiple seasons, the combination of dry soils and shifting precipitation patterns could increase stress on agriculture and water supplies.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of persists
Verb
  • Interim work is often temporary cover while a company recruits a permanent hire.
    — Sue Mysko, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Van Der Werf recruits unemployed or underemployed Europeans as young as 18-years-old, into a five-week boot camp run by military veterans to teach teamwork, strength, and discipline.
    — Richard Morgan, Time, 29 June 2026
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“Keeps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps%20%28on%29. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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