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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 population in the Northland has expanded, Brittingham said she’s been able to keep up with the latest resources, business and politics through the town halls at the center such as the one about the candidates for the county commission and the Children Services Fund tax.
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Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2025
Both balancing full-time jobs, the pair admit to their preparations being difficult to keep up with alongside the hectic nature of everyday life.
—Rory Fleming, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
To keep up with these demands, workplace wellness programs are becoming the norm.
—John Graham Harper, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
American companies are going to have to keep up—or else.
—Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 11 July 2025
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Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2025
Both balancing full-time jobs, the pair admit to their preparations being difficult to keep up with alongside the hectic nature of everyday life.
—Rory Fleming, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
To keep up with these demands, workplace wellness programs are becoming the norm.
—John Graham Harper, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
American companies are going to have to keep up—or else.
—Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up
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Keep your eyes peeled for the famous herd of Banker horses, thought to be descended from those that survived Spanish shipwrecks 500 years ago.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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In the show, two chefs divide a group of struggling culinary hopefuls into opposing teams and sharpen their cooking skills through tips and tutorials so that a cook from their team can survive elimination and walk away with a sweet-as-pie cash prize of $25,000.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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The $6 million project aims to preserve the pool’s historical charm while ensuring its functionality for future generations.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
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Opened by Crista Luedtke over fifteen years ago, boon eat + drink remains one of Guerneville’s essential dinner spots.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Sections of the park that will remain open include Funland, the golf course, the pickleball courts, tennis courts, disc golf area (red and blue courses), pavilion rentals and the Arkansas River Trail.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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But this extraordinary seedbed of talent may not last forever.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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However, the residency doesn’t last long: Conrad gets himself fired after refusing to take a break upon hearing about Steven’s accident, which leads to him mislabeling blood vials.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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There is probably no better example of a shortstop conserving his throwing arm than the one who left town Thursday night, Texas Rangers star Corey Seager.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Suggesting that extinction can be reversed through technology risks undermining the urgency of conserving existing species and ecosystems, critics say.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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The massive manhunt continued into Friday evening in the wooded, mountainous area.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Gun violence continues to blight Glasgow’s neighborhood, most recently in a deadly gun battle last month that left three people dead and 10 wounded.—
Kathleen Toner,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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Located on California’s central coast along the Monterey Bay, the cool coastal temps prevail through August.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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In the end, Gilmore prevails over his nemesis at the Tour Championship, winning back his grandmother’s house and even getting a vision from the heavens of his mentor Peterson, who passed away before the championships.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Two-way traffic will be maintained during construction.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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This practice helps maintain brand consistency and maximize the return on creative production budgets.—
Andrew Fingerman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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