keep up
verb
kept up; keeping up; keeps up
1
: to keep adequately informed or up-to-date
keep up on international affairs
2
: to continue without interruption
rain kept up all night
3
: to maintain contact or relations with someone
keep up with old friends
Examples of keep up in a Sentence
let's hope that old air conditioner keeps up through this heat wave
kept the house up while the owners were gone
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However, the majority of mutual funds have faced challenges to keep up with the gains in the broader market — only 30% are exceeding benchmarks compared with an average 37% historically, the firm said.
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Justina Lee, CNBC, 25 May 2026
As summer approaches, keeping up with every emerging trend can feel like a full-time job.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Affordability, on the other hand, reflects whether your income can keep up with the level of those prices.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
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Justina Lee, CNBC, 25 May 2026
As summer approaches, keeping up with every emerging trend can feel like a full-time job.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Affordability, on the other hand, reflects whether your income can keep up with the level of those prices.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for keep up
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“Keep up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20up. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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