KEPT (ON) Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

kept (on)

verb

Definition of kept (on)

past tense of keep (on)

as in held on

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as in signed (up or on)

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Luckily, his heart held on long enough for doctors to rush him to an operating room and drain the fluid, saving his life.

— Amiran Baduashvili, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026
Daily Sunrise Stretch classes, often held on the waterfront deck, are complimentary.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of held on

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In January 2025, the federal government employed more than 3 million people.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Asked about the most difficult decision of her career, Lewin pointed to the closure of ILM’s Singapore studio, which ILM announced in August 2023 and which employed more than 300 people.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of employed

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The officer, identified as Official-1, was tied to a military trailer, struck with a shovel and rifle butt, kicked and subjected to other abuse, including injuries to his genitals.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
An initial investigation found that the girl and an adult family member were riding in a wagon pulled by the pony when it got spooked and kicked her, the sheriff's office said.

— Eric Henderson, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

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The property took on its current name in the 1980s, with subsequent renovations adding the 10th floor, home to the Presidential Suite and spa.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Printed jeans finished with a clear, glossy coating took on a distinctly plastic-like appearance.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of took on

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Investment banks JPMorgan Chase and Raine Group were retained to assist with the process.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Ultimately, though, Cramer retained the Club's shares because of his trust in the veteran leadership team of CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of retained

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After a concertgoer died in the audience at a Carson music festival on Saturday, an artist is outraged the show continued while the deceased was still on-site.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Temasek, however, remains bullish on AI over the longer term and has continued to increase investments into the sector.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

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“Kept (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kept%20%28on%29. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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