Thesaurus results for KEEP UP (WITH)

keep up (with)

verb

Definition of keep up (with)

as in to communicate (with)

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Starting right guard Mike Onwenu is out long-term with an ankle injury, so Pryor might need to fill in for the rest of the season.

— Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026
There are the folks in his outfit, sure — Roberts the guitarist, Erik Kertes on bass, Ben Alleman on keys, and Josh Adams on drums (Rob Jensen filled in on Friday for Adams, who is on tour with the Fruit Bats).

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of fill in

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The sergeant canvassed the immediate area and broadcast a radio alert notifying surrounding units that his vehicle had just been stolen.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the driver’s identity after notifying his family.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of notify

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Parks workers who don't comply with the new policy could face discipline, officials said, adding, the policy also instructs them to not engage in any verbal or physical altercations with ICE agents.

— Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
But after the few notes, Steven Tyler instructed the band to stop.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of instruct

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These neatly episodic phases clue us into the storytelling arc the series has grafted onto this experiment.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Some of the film’s chaos is by design to clue viewers into the demands and desires of Ryan’s life as his obligations pull him in countless competing directions.

— Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of clue

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Most Formula 1 weekends open with three practice sessions, during which drivers and teams experiment with their cars and power settings, and familiarize themselves with the course.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
Eadie said the event brings visitors to the area well before race day as athletes arrive to train, familiarize themselves with the course and acclimate to the region.

— Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of familiarize

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Residents were also advised to install window screens and chimney caps, secure exterior doors and avoid leaving unscreened windows open, particularly while sleeping.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Someone in contact with Walter, speaking on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to comment, advised me to wait and see if a Formula One deal actually materializes and, if so, for what value.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

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