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• present participle of keep.

keeping

American  

[kee-ping] / ˈki pɪŋ /

noun

1. agreement or conformity in things or elements associated together.

   His actions are not in keeping with his words.

   Synonyms:

   harmony, congruity, consistency

2. the act of a person or thing that keeps; observance, custody, or care.

   Synonyms:

   guardianship, charge, protection

3. maintenance or keep.

4. holding, reserving, or retaining.

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keeping British  

/ ˈkiːpɪŋ /

noun

1. conformity or harmony (esp in the phrases in or out of keeping )

2. charge or care

   valuables in the keeping of a bank

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Synonym Usage

See custody.

Etymology

Origin of keeping

First recorded in 1250–1300, keeping is from the Middle English word keping. See keep, -ing ¹

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Example Sentences

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keeping

“He had a special energy and a love of keeping clothes from being too serious. He also totally designed for the masses.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026

Wages meanwhile grew 3.1% from a year ago, not quite keeping up with inflation, the economist says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

I’m also open to just keeping the home in my name and he rents from me, but I think he would only want that option if he doesn’t sell and just rents out his house.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026

Investors will be keeping tabs this week on the release of fresh US inflation data, after figures Friday showed the economy created far more jobs than expected in October.

From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026

The animals were now busy conversing with each other, the forest once again lively with chatter, but he felt the distinct sensation that they were keeping an eye on him.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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