keep up

verb

Definition of keep upnext
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

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2
as in to preserve
to keep in good condition kept the house up while the owners were gone

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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

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Recent Examples of keep up Featuring so many characters and elements from the games that non-aficionados are left desperately attempting to keep up, Street Fighter tries to thread the needle between fan service and welcoming the uninitiated. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 The terminal is aging, overcrowded and struggling to keep up with modern commuting demands. — Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 After the pandemic forced him to work more flexibly between home, office, and the infinite spaces in between, Horace Lam began searching for a mouse that could keep up. — Daniel Varghese, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Can Seattle hope to keep up with the undefeated 49ers in the NFC West? — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for keep up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up
  1. survive
  2. preserve
  3. remain
  4. last
  5. conserve
  6. continue
  7. prevail
  8. maintain
Verb
  • Remarkably, the water-soluble artwork had survived despite its proximity to a sprinkler pipe.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • In Tennessee, Christa Pike survived an execution attempt two weeks ago despite receiving two lethal doses of pentobarbital.
    — David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of survive
Verb
  • In addition to the return of her property, Omar's attorneys are demanding that the Justice Department preserve any audio and video that was taken during the search, according to the letter.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • But while critics on the Israeli right railed against the deal, Netanyahu’s deputies worked behind the scenes to preserve it, according to correspondence obtained by TIME.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of preserve
Verb
  • These remain part of its development strategy rather than a range of certified aircraft.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Even after the setback, young households remained wealthier than their counterparts were before the pandemic.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of remain
Verb
  • Sweetin also noted their bond has lasted since acting on-screen together more than 30 years ago.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Five people were killed and 36 wounded in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital that lasted from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning, Kyiv police said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of last
Verb
  • Sylvester surgeons determined a breast-conserving lumpectomy was the better option, according to UHealth.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The headphones can also help conserve power through their wear sensor, located in the right earcup.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of conserve
Verb
  • The defense has exceeded expectations and continues to cement itself as a top-20, maybe even a top-15 defense, while the offense remains a disappointment, even after beating the Bears (4-2, 2-1).
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
  • This month Regal cinemas are re-running James Bond classics as the wait for a new 007 actor continues.
    — Luka Ladan, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of continue
Verb
  • The United States and its allies have the capacity to prevail.
    — Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Even if cooler heads had not quite prevailed by this point in the episode, the concluding plot twist would have forced matters in that direction.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of prevail
Verb
  • The government, however, has maintained that the ban on the group does not prevent lawful protests in support of pro-Palestinian causes.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Some maintain refugees will not have enough time to defend their status under the new policy.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of maintain

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“Keep up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20up. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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