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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
Gasparino kept up the pressure, beating out an infield single to shortstop against pitcher Ethan Grimm.
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Josh Gross, Daily News, 31 May 2026
And most people don’t have the money to keep up with the Joneses, never mind the Zuckerbergs or the Griffins.
—Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Joo caught her with a birdie on the ninth but couldn't keep up the rest of the way.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
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Josh Gross, Daily News, 31 May 2026
And most people don’t have the money to keep up with the Joneses, never mind the Zuckerbergs or the Griffins.
—Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Joo caught her with a birdie on the ninth but couldn't keep up the rest of the way.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up
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Two men died and one woman survived a helicopter crash leaving a wedding in North Georgia on Friday night, the coroner confirmed.—
Samantha Hogan,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
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There's no doubt that when temperatures start to rise and approach 90 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the only way to survive is to find places with fans or air conditioning, or, if possible, escape to the beach or pool to cool off.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
31 May 2026
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Local organizations aim to preserve the lake’s pristine condition through monitoring, boat-washing stations, and other initiatives that minimize the impact of waste and control the spread of invasive species.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Its natural indigo project in Turkey reflects its commitment to reducing chemical impact while preserving the authenticity and depth of traditional denim aesthetics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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With approximately 56% of votes counted, analysts say Steyer would need to outperform Becerra by roughly 12 points in remaining ballots to advance to November.—
Ruyuan Li. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2026
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2026
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The June 3 gathering, lasting over three hours, was no less heated.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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After negotiations that lasted nearly nine hours, Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire, contingent on a cessation of Hezbollah fire and the removal of Hezbollah operatives from southern Lebanon.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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As with minimizing soil disturbance, this, too, helps tremendously with controlling erosion, increasing the carbon content of soil and conserving moisture.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Earlier this month, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to reduce overseas travel in an attempt to conserve India’s foreign exchange reserves, under strain from a rising import bill amid a surge in global energy prices.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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However, earlier attempts to suspend the rules to allow for other motions, like using paper ballots or allowing no endorsements, failed twice, and the party continued using the clickers to cast votes.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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The momentum continued to stay with the Warhawks in the following frame as Jorge Luque led off the bottom of the fifth with a single down the right-field line which was misplayed for a two-base error.—
Rick Hoff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The prevailing aura in Müller’s Polaroids is of dreamy recall.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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If San Antonio prevails, league custom suggests the Spurs would still award him championship jewelry in recognition of his contributions earlier in the season.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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While the property and its staff maintain an air of elegance, guests are decidedly informal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association President Trip Barrs warned firefighters wouldn’t be able to maintain current services.—
Lawrence Mower Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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“Keep up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20up. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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