keep in

verb

kept in; keeping in; keeps in

1

: to not show or express (something, such as an emotion)

You shouldn't keep your anger in all the time.

2

: to continue to provide (someone) with (something needed or wanted)

It's very expensive keeping my children in clothes that fit.

Examples of keep in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wife kept in the dark about a financial gamble that could wipe them out? — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Jenkins said her office would move to have Vonstetten kept in custody for the duration of the court proceedings. — Senior Editor, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Consult the foliage tracker that Vermont keeps in September and October for tips on where to see the most vivid displays of fall color. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

On the night of Lori’s disappearance, as her parents handled urgent matters involving the search, Lisa and her brother, Jim, were kept in their parents’ bedroom. — Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for keep in

• cheapen
• deepen
• marzipan