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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
With Hunter taking Johnson out of the game, Virginia’s supporting cast was unable to keep up the pace from the first half.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
Instead, Kim was demoted to the minor leagues, as the Dodgers decided to keep up youngster Alex Freeland and veteran Santiago Espinal over him.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The state has struggled to keep up with demand, largely due to the lingering impacts of decades-long missteps in housing policies, said Paavo Monkkonen, a professor in urban planning at UCLA.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Both Allen and Raye challenge the listener to keep up with the plot twists, defying all the conventional wisdom about the audience’s attention span these days.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
Instead, Kim was demoted to the minor leagues, as the Dodgers decided to keep up youngster Alex Freeland and veteran Santiago Espinal over him.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The state has struggled to keep up with demand, largely due to the lingering impacts of decades-long missteps in housing policies, said Paavo Monkkonen, a professor in urban planning at UCLA.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Both Allen and Raye challenge the listener to keep up with the plot twists, defying all the conventional wisdom about the audience’s attention span these days.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up
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In an era when brick-and-mortar bookstores seem to be in grave peril, this charming West Village corner store, which first opened in 1968, has managed to survive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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All people were able to survive with no life-threatening injuries.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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The goal is to increase transparency of what is what on Reddit while preserving the anonymity that makes Reddit unique.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Upon arriving, the drone will remain up to 300 feet in the air while a pod, attached by a tether and carrying the product, descends to the ground.—
Chase Jordan
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Following the money While much of the money’s final destination remains unclear, the documents offer glimpses into how some of it was spent.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Kevin MacEgan said his father’s honor, wisdom, kindness and character will serve as his lasting legacy.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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And city residents question whether the strategy will produce lasting gains or primarily serve short-term political goals.—
Cleve R. Wootson Jr. The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) last week released a list of energy-conserving measures for consumers, including working from home, driving more slowly and carpooling.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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People spend more time indoors away from the Sun, and efforts to conserve energy have narrowed the spectrum of indoor lighting, eliminating many red and near-infrared wavelengths.—
Lynne Peeples,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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The United States and Israel continue to strike Iran, whose retaliatory attacks have targeted Israel and neighboring Gulf Arab states.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Work on East Weatherford Street is scheduled to begin March 30, and continue through May 8.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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That’ll be the prevailing public sentiment until the Phillies hit a few more homers.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Immigrant students sued and prevailed.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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Eligibility for the state’s Medicaid expansion already maintains a yearly income cap for an individual at approximately $22,000.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Observer maintains full editorial control of its journalism.—
Ryan Oehrli
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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