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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
Following the 2008 recession, the company was burdened by high real estate costs and struggling to keep up with changing ways of shopping.
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Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Henry, whom Hall kept up with through Instagram posts, had been part of a group of 15 on the final day of a three-day backcountry ski trip when the avalanche struck.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
And remember to keep up with professional cleanings, ideally once a year.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, heavily armed Mexican security forces kept up their battle with cartel gunmen following the killing that sparked a surge in violence and put the country on edge.
—Megan Janetsky, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Henry, whom Hall kept up with through Instagram posts, had been part of a group of 15 on the final day of a three-day backcountry ski trip when the avalanche struck.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
And remember to keep up with professional cleanings, ideally once a year.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, heavily armed Mexican security forces kept up their battle with cartel gunmen following the killing that sparked a surge in violence and put the country on edge.
—Megan Janetsky, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up
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Six others in the group survived.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The next few days were torture, with the couple waiting to see if the embryo would survive.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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The island runs its own desalination plant, generates minimal waste by the simple math of feeding its inhabitants largely from what grows on the property, and has preserved native forest, wetland gardens, and a hardwood canopy that most neighboring islands cleared decades ago.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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The program currently remains in another legal battle, with people able to renew their status but no new applications accepted.—
Mathew Miranda
February 26,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The military remains Pakistan’s most powerful institution, having solidified its dominance throughout the country’s history with coups and constitutional amendments.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Symptoms include blood in stool or rectal bleeding; changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea, constipation or narrowing of stool that lasts more than a few days; unintended weight loss; and cramps or abdominal pain.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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From grid fleeces to breathable quarter-zips to its signature Alpha Hoody (which can double as outerwear on warmer ski days), Arc’teryx delivers highly functional, durable pieces that will last for many, many ski seasons to come.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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Apply a thin layer of mulch after the first freeze to moderate soil temperatures and conserve moisture.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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Atlanta Track Club Galloway believed walking during a run reduced the risk of injury, conserved energy and kept confidence afloat.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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On an extensive Reddit thread discussing the court opinion, the argument continued.—
EMILY HEIL THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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With few options remaining, the government reluctantly returned to talks with the US but refused to budge on its demand to continue enriching uranium, a fuel for nuclear power plants that can also be used to build a bomb.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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This development challenged the prevailing wisdom then that training advanced models require more processing power, and raised questions about the effectiveness of US tech and export controls.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Class analysis remains difficult in the US because its absence allows for the illusion of exceptional individuals to prevail.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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Endurance meets firepower Performance analytics conducted so far indicate confidence in the MQ-9B’s ability to carry long-range weapons over significant distances while maintaining its hallmark persistence and endurance.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Conservation Agency has maintained a continuous presence since 1980.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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