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keeping::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | guardianship, safekeeping |
| Type of | duty, responsibility, obligation |
| Has types | hands, custody |
| Derivation | keep |
he left his car in my keeping.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | holding, retention |
| Type of | ownership, possession |
| Has types | withholding, storage |
| Derivation | keep |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | compliance, conformation, conformity, abidance |
| Derivation | keep |
his behavior was not in keeping with the occasion.
Examples of keeping
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The bill would also require better and more unified record keeping in DWI cases.
From the stltoday.com
The bill is aimed at keeping alive efforts to pursue a dam on the Susitna River.
From the thenewstribune.com
Hoover likewise advocated keeping wages high during periods of economic decline.
From the bloomberg.com
The excess supply of homes also is seen keeping construction at moribund levels.
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His back and hip can be a bother, keeping him out for a few days even this week.
From the kansas.com
When 2011 came in, I decided keeping a big calendar wasn't worth the wall space.
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As a fellow Los Angeleno, I understand the importance of keeping a great figure.
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Authorities curb communications and travel in hopes of keeping the numbers down.
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Do they want to prevent individuals from keeping their current health care plan?
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- Conformity or harmony; "his behavior was not in keeping with the occasion"
- Guardianship: the responsibility of a guardian or keeper; "he left his car in my keeping"
- Retention: the act of retaining something
- (keep) support: the financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood"
- Keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"; "hold in place"; "She always held herself as a lady"; "The students keep me on my toes"
- (keep) the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
- (keep) continue: continue a certain state, condition, or activity; "Keep on working!"; "We continued to work into the night"; "Keep smiling"; "We went on working until well past midnight"
- Keeping is a surname, and may refer to: * Charles Keeping (1924-1988), British illustrator, children's book author and lithographer * Frank Keeping (19th century), British racing cyclist * Jeff Keeping (born 1982), Canadian Football League defensive tackle * Max Keeping (born 1942), Canadian ...
- KEEP is a commercially-supported FM radio station serving the general area of Fredericksburg, Texas, due west from Austin and due north of San Antonio. KEEP is owned by J & J Fritz Media and is broadcast from Johnson City, Texas. ...
