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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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Hinkley was killed, and Fox survived with serious injuries in the incident, according to a report from the California Highway Patrol.
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After many of Jaehaerys’ 13 children died, Aemon Targaryen was the first of his children to survive into adulthood and would have been Jaehaerys’ heir, had Aemon not died before him.
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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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Through five innings, the 27-year-old struck out seven batters and gave up seven hits while allowing two runs, continuing to cement himself as Miami’s most consistent pitcher in a season defined by injuries across the pitching staff.
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Elevated interest rates will continue to benefit savers through higher returns on certificates of deposit and high-yield savings accounts.
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Argentina prevailed 2-0 and clinched its spot in the Group of 32 while Austria still has work to do.
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Hsueh said that gold prices became more firmly wedded to the outlook for Fed rate policy starting around the the middle of May, and less tied to the correlation to energy prices that had prevailed since the start of the Iran war.
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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 27 Jun. 2026.
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