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as in survived
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 preserved
to keep in good condition
kept the house up while the owners were gone
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as in remained
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 kept-up
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
The Rainbow Warriors kept up pressure, winning the first set 25-15.
—Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The hat-making legend kept up her millinery practice well into old age, and died in 1999 at 88.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 May 2026
Over the years, however, the cap hasn’t kept up with wage growth among high earners.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
And while home prices have gone up 300% since 1990, incomes have not kept up, only rising by roughly half that amount.
—Jo Ling Kent, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Drones fell near Dubai airport, injuring four people, while ships were hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz on March 11 as Iran kept up its campaign disrupting oil markets and air and maritime traffic.
—Sydney Goh, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
While the pace of home price growth has slowed or fallen in many metro areas, affordability hurdles remain daunting for many aspiring homebuyers because wage growth has not kept up with home prices.
—Alex Veiga, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Oregon kept up for a while with 9-of-11 shooting in the first quarter.
—Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
From the first ride of the day to the final fireworks at Disney, these sneakers kept up.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
The Rainbow Warriors kept up pressure, winning the first set 25-15.
—Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The hat-making legend kept up her millinery practice well into old age, and died in 1999 at 88.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 May 2026
Over the years, however, the cap hasn’t kept up with wage growth among high earners.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
And while home prices have gone up 300% since 1990, incomes have not kept up, only rising by roughly half that amount.
—Jo Ling Kent, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Drones fell near Dubai airport, injuring four people, while ships were hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz on March 11 as Iran kept up its campaign disrupting oil markets and air and maritime traffic.
—Sydney Goh, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
While the pace of home price growth has slowed or fallen in many metro areas, affordability hurdles remain daunting for many aspiring homebuyers because wage growth has not kept up with home prices.
—Alex Veiga, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Oregon kept up for a while with 9-of-11 shooting in the first quarter.
—Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kept-up
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Rollins survived virtually all of his contemporaries from the 1950s and ’60s, the period in which the fundamental elements of the contemporary jazz that followed for the next half-century were established.—
Don Heckman,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Texas also survived the cut from 15 to eight in the team competition, which transitions from stroke play to match play with Tuesday morning’s quarterfinals.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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The most significant transformation came in 2021, when Spanish design firm Lázaro Rosa‑Violán oversaw a renovation that preserved the landmark’s architectural soul and gave it a cleaner, more contemporary edge, with warmer lighting and a refined arrival experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Bowen said what should be preserved are the crews’ experiences from the 74 expeditions to date, and those still to come.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The intersection remained closed Sunday as crews worked to excavate and repair the line.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Along with teaching the sport to newcomers — some had never really picked up a lacrosse stick before — generating interest remained the most difficult part.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The verbal understanding, which lasted 43 years across six city administrations, is ending in May as city officials raised concerns about service levels, record-keeping and financial oversight.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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In his fourth start, the game lasted 26 innings.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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These nuclei are extremely well conserved across different species through evolution, all the way from lampreys to humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The fundamental principle is that water is conserved.—
Robert Knight,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Over the decades, Andrews has continued to build an award-winning career across film and television, earning multiple Oscar nominations and 10 Emmy nominations, including recognition for her voice-over role in Bridgerton.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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The remark, however, did not seem to distract play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown, who continued the broadcast without acknowledging it.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Others, like Franklin, wished for a new kind of empire, one in which justice prevailed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Not everyone was thrilled with Dior’s introduction of full skirts that required yards of fabric, in stark contrast to the practical styles that prevailed during World War II, when fabric rationing forced hemlines to rise.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Frost maintained that CalPERS is one of the most transparent retirement systems in the country and, as required by California law, the fund reports fees and fund performance to the public and the Legislature.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Management maintained the production forecast for 2026 at 860,000 to 940,000 gold equivalent ounces.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Kept-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kept-up. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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