keeping
Americannoun
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agreement or conformity in things or elements associated together.
His actions are not in keeping with his words.
- Synonyms:
- harmony, congruity, consistency
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the act of a person or thing that keeps; observance, custody, or care.
- Synonyms:
- guardianship, charge, protection
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maintenance or keep.
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holding, reserving, or retaining.
noun
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conformity or harmony (esp in the phrases in or out of keeping )
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charge or care
valuables in the keeping of a bank
Related Words
See custody.
Etymology
Origin of keeping
First recorded in 1250–1300, keeping is from the Middle English word keping. See keep, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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That means they prioritize keeping these flight prices down.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Citi is keeping its outlook for oil prices elevated, with physical supply struggles expected to be a factor in negotiations.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Citi analyst Vikram Bagri on Wednesday raised the firm’s price target on Nextpower to $145 from $114, keeping a Buy rating on the shares.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Group chats, office and pub talk, TV, radio and podcast shows - they're all talking about it, but those at the centre of it are keeping it on the down low.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
I asked, keeping up my end of the conversation even as my mind was reeling in another direction.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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