keep
verb (used with object)
to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own.
keeps
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pluralof keep.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof keep (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
keepverb (used with object)to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own.
Example Sentences
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And credibility is what keeps long-term interest rates anchored, said Jeff Judge, a certified financial planner in Forest Hill, Md.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
The use of the dollar in international settlements reduces exchange-rate risks and transaction costs, keeps demand for dollars high, and maintains its buying power for families working to achieve their American Dream.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
And, finally, he will need to make sure he keeps his own troops in Parliament happier than they were under the previous management.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
He keeps “Buddy” enjoyably weird to the end, its horror soul in line with the creepypasta ethos of something undefined yet eternal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Mom keeps talking about leaving the islands, all the things she and Dad will do and see.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
