keeps (to) 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of keep (to)
as in adheres (to)
to give steadfast support to always keeps to his political positions, even when they are unpopular

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keeps to

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phrase

present tense third-person singular of keep to
as in follows
to act according to the commands of Let's keep to the original plan, shall we?

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  1. stands by
  2. defends
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  • Acton stands by her decisions during the pandemic, but is betting that people in Ohio are ready to move on and instead focus on fixing problems like health care affordability and access.
    — Sarah Todd, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Lizzie’s father, meanwhile, stands by quietly as his wife berates both his daughter and the family maid, Margaret, at dinner that evening.
    — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of stands by
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  • The office also defends the United States in civil cases and collects debts owed to the country.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Different views on the topic Hilton defends the ad as a humorous, provocative way to reach Californians who are dissatisfied with the state’s direction but might not ordinarily consider voting Republican.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of defends
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“Keeps (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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