as in holding up
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1
as in surviving
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 preserving
to keep in good condition
kept the house up while the owners were gone
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as in remaining
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 keeping up
Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 17 May 2026
The survey also found that more than three-quarters of respondents say their income is not keeping up with inflation.
—James Powel, USA Today, 17 May 2026
In addition to the existential problems of the products being produced in the Valley, for Glatzer there’s the logistical issue of keeping up with the extremely fast pace of technology.
—Amanda Champagne-Meadows, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Even for Silicon Valley startups, keeping up with the pace of change is no easy feat.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
If your skin begins looking red or pink, your body may be having a hard time keeping up, a good indicator to take a break in the shade.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
The unlikely pair blasted through the song, with Braxton keeping up on the mic, to the delight of the crowd.
—Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
When times are tough, keeping up the daily grind is a meaningful accomplishment.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The Felician University women’s softball team plays its home games on the field and has played a key part in keeping up maintenance.
—New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
Three-quarters say incomes aren't keeping up with inflation.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 17 May 2026
The survey also found that more than three-quarters of respondents say their income is not keeping up with inflation.
—James Powel, USA Today, 17 May 2026
In addition to the existential problems of the products being produced in the Valley, for Glatzer there’s the logistical issue of keeping up with the extremely fast pace of technology.
—Amanda Champagne-Meadows, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Even for Silicon Valley startups, keeping up with the pace of change is no easy feat.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
If your skin begins looking red or pink, your body may be having a hard time keeping up, a good indicator to take a break in the shade.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
The unlikely pair blasted through the song, with Braxton keeping up on the mic, to the delight of the crowd.
—Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
When times are tough, keeping up the daily grind is a meaningful accomplishment.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The Felician University women’s softball team plays its home games on the field and has played a key part in keeping up maintenance.
—New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeping up
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Nearly all of the surviving health-care facilities in the northernmost area fell on the wrong side of the partition.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Based on the remnants of the three surviving original examples, Todeschini’s weapon combines an incendiary mixture wrapped in flammable cloth that is then encased in pitch.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 May 2026
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Gary Stern, who served as general counsel of the National Archives for twenty-six years, collaborated with five Administrations—from Bill Clinton’s to Joe Biden’s—on preserving and releasing Presidential records.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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According to project materials, his approach focuses on preserving the relationship between the centuries-old timber structure and the surrounding natural landscape through the use of light, shadow, wood, and stone.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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Now there is space for the remaining patients to occupy their seats without the self-conscious drawing-in of arms and legs that comes from sitting too close to a stranger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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With the semifinals finished, there are four teams remaining in the 2026 NBA Playoffs on the road to the NBA Finals.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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Players tend to take on longer lasting sources of energy, but reaching for a quickfire caffeine or sugar hit in times of need is not unheard of and the psychological impact of feeling energized can be just as important as any actual boost.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Thoughtful touches, like gifting departing guests with delicate shell necklaces, make a lasting impression.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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People are encouraged to prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking or riding a bicycle, taking lunch to work, avoiding drive-thru lanes, conserving energy, and keeping vehicles properly tuned.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Both groups’ standards include conserving water, wildlife and biodiversity as well as compliance with applicable forestry laws to keep ecosystems healthy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Allied has also called for an injunction to stop Wallace-Harrison from continuing its body removal duties.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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By continuing to increase the number of national broadcasts, the NFL has diluted the value of both RedZone and Sunday Ticket.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The prevailing thought is that White is referencing billionaire venture capitalist Joe Lacob, and his wife, Nicole Curran.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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This made the proceedings of the meeting— a discussion of financial crisis in the midst of extended financial stability— a vivid illustration of the tensions inherent in prevailing views about money.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Griswold's office is responsible for supervising Colorado's elections and maintaining the statewide file of voter registrations.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Kudos to the Exhale staff for maintaining the pristine atmosphere there.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Keeping up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeping%20up. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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