Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up (with)
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Often dwarfed by architecture, their distinctive bodies in space are more important than the sparse dialogue that only serves to fill in crucial gaps in storytelling.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Nelson, filling in for MacKinnon on the top line, one-timed a pass in the high slot from captain Gabriel Landeskog.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Law enforcement was not always notified in child abuse investigations as required.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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Friday, administrators at Northgate Middle School notified the school’s resource deputy that a student had informed them that another student in the school potentially had a firearm, Sarah Boyd, public relations manager for the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, said in an email to The Star.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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Families said they were not informed of the cadets’ whereabouts for months and only learned details after filing formal requests with government offices earlier this year.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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To account for increasing interest in the prospect of a new community center, a club at Los Gatos High School was formed to help inform and mobilize their peers and help with the foundation’s surveying efforts and workshops.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Conner was instructed to focus on the individuals’ facial features and disregard their facial hair or hairstyle.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Williams has said that he was instructed to keep the airborne clash a secret — a rare and politically fraught confrontation between American and Soviet forces at a moment when the two Cold War adversaries were intent on avoiding open war.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Manuelito is worried that Chee will flip out if Leaphorn doesn't soon tell him his plans to exit the Navajo Tribal Police and put her in charge.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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But a resort spokesperson told South Tahoe Now that one incident involved the death of a 33-year-old man while skiing on an intermediate trail, and another was a medical emergency involving a 58-year-old man.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Many decades ago, a sportswriting gig in Greater Los Angeles clued me into the wonders of teams.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Durling also clues us in on films to watch outside of the Oscar-friendly berth at this year’s California festival.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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While safeguards exist, students should familiarize themselves with their district’s policy regarding school absences and suspensions, Achar said.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Twins started to familiarize themselves with the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system during live batting practice Wednesday, with Jeffers challenging a call immediately.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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While conditions remain dangerous, experts advise reading the avalanche forecast, skiing with local expert guides and choosing shallower slopes to ski off-piste.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Athletes seeking their new professional passion upon retirement should be looking out for a good energy match, the champion rower advises.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Keep up (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20up%20%28with%29. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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