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as in to survive
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
let's hope that old air conditioner keeps up through this heat wave
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as in to preserve
to keep in good condition
kept the house up while the owners were gone
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as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
let's hope this beautiful weather keeps up for the rest of our vacation
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Recent Examples of keep up
Think of it as one less thing to remember — and one simple way to help your body keep up with heat, hot flashes and everything else summer throws your way.
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Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
22 June 2026
Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?
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Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
How unusual is that, to have an actor keep up that level of a great death scene over that many days?
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Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Plus, the long-lasting battery of Z Flip7 FE is designed to keep up with you.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
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Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
22 June 2026
Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?
—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
How unusual is that, to have an actor keep up that level of a great death scene over that many days?
—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Plus, the long-lasting battery of Z Flip7 FE is designed to keep up with you.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for keep up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up
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But can this love story survive the Jackson ranch's shady dealings?
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These are hero buys that will survive the elements, no matter whether plans include scaling mountains or sunning in parks.
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Behind Luka Doncic, the Lakers took care of Austin Reaves by agreeing to a four-year, $185-million contract that will be officially signed toward the end of the offseason to help the Lakers preserve maximum cap flexibility.
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But the circular rose garden has been preserved and maintained, and buds begin to bloom in May, continuing through the summer.
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But the fear of being snatched by ICE agents remains, Neel said.
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The White River remains a big draw, too, though Stephenson notes that public access points along the banks are becoming increasingly scarce.
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Cleveland manager Terry Francona challenged the original safe call at second and got the play overturned after a replay delay that lasted 1 minute, 29 seconds.
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With crushed Fritos, bell peppers, corn, jalapeños, and more, this is a dish that won't last long on the appetizer spread.
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In Cañon City, Colorado, authorities are aiming for a 20% to 30% reduction in water use while asking residents to voluntarily conserve outdoor water consumption.
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This will be a physically gruelling knockout stage, the first World Cup with five knockout matches, and conserving energy for later matches makes sense.
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Panama is already eliminated from advancing to the knockout round, but is continuing to show some fight here.
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Multiple fans told the Miami Herald that Google Maps and Waze continued routing them toward closed roads/turnpike exits or the apps would fail to even generate a route to Miami Stadium.
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Your unique needs, goals and circumstances require the individualized attention of your own tax and financial professionals whose advice and services will prevail over any information provided in this article.
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Pakistani officials said an uneasy calm prevailed along the border Monday, with security forces remaining on high alert.
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Those resources include avenues to help seniors maintain regular exercise, ongoing positive social connections, appropriate living situations, transportation and more.
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The business in question is stealing Georgia’s nightclub idea, though Charlie maintains that’s not what’s happening because his club won’t have any bowling.
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