1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to preserve
to keep in good condition
kept the house up while the owners were gone
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of keep up
Northwood and its investors are betting that these commercially available ground stations, many of which were deployed a decade or longer ago, cannot keep up with the pace of new satellites arriving in orbit.
—
ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
From Sydney to Los Angeles, Mexico, Panama, and New York, the travel has been fast-paced and packed with movement, but for the first time in a long time, my body has actually been able to keep up.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Tron was also produced during a period when Disney was not keeping up with the times.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 9 July 2025
Perhaps it would have been expected of her, over the past few years, to meet the expectations of the general public by keeping up with the trends in the market.
—Billboard Arabia, Billboard, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for keep up
ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
From Sydney to Los Angeles, Mexico, Panama, and New York, the travel has been fast-paced and packed with movement, but for the first time in a long time, my body has actually been able to keep up.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Tron was also produced during a period when Disney was not keeping up with the times.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 9 July 2025
Perhaps it would have been expected of her, over the past few years, to meet the expectations of the general public by keeping up with the trends in the market.
—Billboard Arabia, Billboard, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for keep up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up
Verb
-
Sure, who had recently survived a life-threatening illness, hinted that more revelations were forthcoming in his memoir.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
-
The car sold at auction is one of nine built for filming, only two of which survived the production, according to Bonhams.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
Verb
-
The board is fighting to preserve its designation as a community action agency, navigating foreclosure and cooperating with the Department of Administration's forensic audit.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
18 July 2025
-
With many rare plants in danger, and an extensive specimen library to preserve, the modernization and renovation of the gardens progressed quickly and are proving all the more essential.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
Verb
-
This offseason, Diggs remains in recovery after dealing with knee concerns last season.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
-
As Inter Miami looks to turn the page Saturday night on one of its ugliest losses of the season, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez remained in their starting lineup against the New York Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
Verb
-
The drier conditions are expected to last through Friday before more rain is in the weekend forecast.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
-
Each filter lasts up to 1000 uses and is easy to throw into your hiking backpack for emergencies.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
The White Sage and Dragon Bravo fires continue to rage across the Grand Canyon's North Rim.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
-
As the summer season heats up, Sunnybrook Villas continues to prove itself as a premier destination for homebuyers seeking quality, comfort, and low-maintenance living in northwest Olathe.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
20 July 2025
Verb
-
Perhaps the only notable shift in Nice’s infamous beach culture is a reduction in toplessness, thanks in part to the prevailing presence of camera phones.—
Sloane Crosley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
-
Writers who draw on personal stories are often dogged by nonfiction’s prevailing imperative of factual precision.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
Verb
-
The pilot struggled to maintain the plane on a heading and climb, a preliminary report said.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
-
To maintain a growth mindset, routinely evaluate your hard and soft skills.—
Kevin Walters,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Keep up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20up. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share