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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The club was also the "regular weekend haunt" for Julie Luff and her friends when Barlow started performing there, his parents keeping a watchful eye on him.
From BBC
On the other hand, the historical example that is keeping markets wary is the oil shocks of the 1970s.
From Barron's
In the near-term, energy traders will be keeping a close eye on the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime passage that transports roughly 20% of the world’s seaborne oil.
From Barron's
Tregs play an essential role in keeping immune responses under control and preventing excessive damage, including the autoimmune attack seen in T1D.
From Science Daily
The court stressed the need for human oversight and the importance of keeping institutional safeguards "firmly in place".
From BBC
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