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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
As the competition heats up, Goldfish takes the lead, Starfish scrambles to keep up, and Snapper can’t seem to catch a break.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
The sentiment has long been pushed on social media — a quick run to HomeGoods or Target, clicking an Amazon affiliate link, or just keeping up with the latest item drops.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
Roberts claimed in his book that Houston was trying to keep up with Brown’s bad habits.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
My way of adapting is simply keeping up with that content and constantly experimenting with new production techniques.
—Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
The sentiment has long been pushed on social media — a quick run to HomeGoods or Target, clicking an Amazon affiliate link, or just keeping up with the latest item drops.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
Roberts claimed in his book that Houston was trying to keep up with Brown’s bad habits.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
My way of adapting is simply keeping up with that content and constantly experimenting with new production techniques.
—Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up
Verb
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Any nuclear thermal propulsion fuel aboard a spacecraft would have to be able to survive extreme temperatures and exposure to hot hydrogen gas.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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He is survived by his daughter, the actor Nicole Burley.—
Mark Kennedy,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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His sales pitch for the advantages of chartering Christina O—which can sleep up to 34 guests—over a modern superyacht includes the sense of history preserved in every room.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
1 Feb. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Richard Davenport,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Kiké Hernández, the longtime Dodgers fan favorite who reprised his utility role last season and succinctly and memorably summarized the title-winning team’s fortitude, remains a free agent.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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With broad guidelines allowing for any player who improved from 2023 to 2024, Darnold remains a valid choice for voters.—
Sean Treppedi,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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For New England and the inland Northeast, icy roads will last into the afternoon.—
Max Golembo,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Plus, the rechargeable battery lasts for months, so you’re not left scrambling for a ladder every week.—
Juhi Wadia,
PCMAG,
5 Feb. 2025
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Homeowners should take precautions before a storm hits by setting thermostats to a reasonable level to conserve energy, insulating pipes to prevent freezing and ensuring all doors and windows are sealed properly.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The collaboration serves to increase hunting efficiency and conserves energy for both parties, which is a clear evolutionary advantage in such a competitive ecosystem.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
3 Feb. 2025
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In any case, the club had strengthened from a position of strength, sending out a message to a refreshed dressing room and beyond, and momentum continued to power them.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Legislative Democrats continue to criticize Lee's proposal for its lack of accountability measures, among other aspects.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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This reminds me of watching the 2025 Australian Open women’s tennis singles final when Madison Keys prevailed in a nail-biting match to win her first Grand Slam tournament!—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
9 Feb. 2025
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One inspiring example of optimism prevailing against all odds is the story of basketball legend Michael Jordan.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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In addition to being safer, a bridge without cars would be cheaper to build and maintain, commissioners argued.—
Hector Amezcua,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Feb. 2025
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These gains are fragile; in places where there is still ongoing transmission of an infectious disease, disease control programs must be maintained and never interrupted.—
Gavin Yamey,
TIME,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Keep up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20up. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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