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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
Think of it as one less thing to remember — and one simple way to help your body keep up with heat, hot flashes and everything else summer throws your way.
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Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
22 June 2026
Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?
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Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
How unusual is that, to have an actor keep up that level of a great death scene over that many days?
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Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Plus, the long-lasting battery of Z Flip7 FE is designed to keep up with you.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
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Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
22 June 2026
Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?
—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
How unusual is that, to have an actor keep up that level of a great death scene over that many days?
—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Plus, the long-lasting battery of Z Flip7 FE is designed to keep up with you.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up
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Hader survived a laborious outing to strand the bases loaded in the ninth, Paredes tied the game with a solo home run in the eighth and Walker won it with a three-run shot in the 10th.
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After three days, the chances of someone surviving without water decrease rapidly.
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Developers will preserve about 1,200 acres and plan 26 miles of trails, with portions in the Hickory Creek area.
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Georgia Tech officials said preserving capacity while modernizing the fan experience was a key goal of the project.
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But the fear of being snatched by ICE agents remains, Neel said.
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The White River remains a big draw, too, though Stephenson notes that public access points along the banks are becoming increasingly scarce.
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The quake was also strongly felt in other central and western states, where residents described prolonged shaking that lasted several seconds.
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Anderson’s timeline had the bath lasting for about three hours.
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Officials advised people to try conserving as much power as possible when the service was on, use surge protectors for valuable electronics, prepare emergency kits in the event of a fire and keep their refrigerators or freezers closed.
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The Deschutes, like rivers across the country, is owned by the public, and taxpayers are spending big to conserve it.
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Panama is already eliminated from advancing to the knockout round, but is continuing to show some fight here.
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Multiple fans told the Miami Herald that Google Maps and Waze continued routing them toward closed roads/turnpike exits or the apps would fail to even generate a route to Miami Stadium.
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Your unique needs, goals and circumstances require the individualized attention of your own tax and financial professionals whose advice and services will prevail over any information provided in this article.
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Pakistani officials said an uneasy calm prevailed along the border Monday, with security forces remaining on high alert.
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Anguay said in a statement that she was humbled by the appointment, and said the utility would maintain its focus on providing safe, reliable power at affordable rates.
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And as sweat pours out, the loss of fluids reduces blood volume, meaning your heart is forced to pump even harder to maintain blood pressure.
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“Keep up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20up. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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