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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
To keep up with its goal of building 45,580 new housing units by 2029, the city would have had to issue 5,698 new housing permits last year.
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Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2025
This is the season when new restaurants open faster than anyone can keep up.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2025
This awesome tablet has enough memory to keep up with your scrolling addiction.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Will the Vols' fresh legs be the difference in this game, or will Texas keep up their Cinderella vibes and advance to the semifinals?
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2025
This is the season when new restaurants open faster than anyone can keep up.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2025
This awesome tablet has enough memory to keep up with your scrolling addiction.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Will the Vols' fresh legs be the difference in this game, or will Texas keep up their Cinderella vibes and advance to the semifinals?
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up
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Medics rushed the mom to Richmond University Medical Center where she’s expected to survive.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Yes, the cast members who survived Season 1—Hunter Doohan (Tyler Galpin), Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair), Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia Addams), Luis Guzmán (Gomez Addams), and Fred Armisen (Uncle Fester), alongside Ortega’s Wednesday Addams—will all be returning.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2025
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In recent years, civil rights groups and others have ramped up efforts to preserve the history of underrepresented communities in America.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Kawhi Leonard’s Game 2 gem should be preserved for all eternity.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Whether cooking for Hollywood stars or crafting simple dishes for his audience, Arya remained grounded in the belief that true success comes from being real, not manufactured.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Of his 47 arduous Apostolic Journeys, the one to Iraq in 2021, defying every risk, will remain particularly memorable.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Whether through design, real estate, or social initiatives, Yemane’s businesses are all about impact, helping people build wealth, communities, and lasting relationships.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Great Migration brought many Black American artists and thinkers to New York City, famously spurring the Harlem Renaissance, which lasted from the end of World War I through the 1920s.—
Johanna K. Taylor,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, a home that conserves water and reduces waste is considered sustainable.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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The fact that most of their plants are drought tolerant and their dry swale retains a moist environment after catching the rain means another way to save and conserve water.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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What’s next: The Royals continue their three-game series against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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Taxpayer costs for the Moscow homicides case have continued to climb as Kohberger awaits his chance for a defense at trial and remains jailed.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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Light winds are expected to prevail, potentially keeping transport levels low and aiding in containment of the wildfire.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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While most losses were caused by fraud, ransomware prevailed as the largest threat to critical infrastructure in 2024, the FBI said.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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This substantial commitment reflects the scale of investment required to maintain competitive positioning in the rapidly evolving AI infrastructure market.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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However, Danish authorities have maintained possession of the two friends' passports, according to Ray's family.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Keep up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20up. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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