Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up (with)
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Its flat side can be used for outlining; its fine tip fills in sparse areas with hairlike strokes; and the broad side of the tip applies wider strokes as needed.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026 -
Online, true crime fanatics have parsed through information about the case — filling in the limited details with rumor, innuendo and sometimes downright conspiracy.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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However, the deputies were notified of a carjacking near the location of the stabbing.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Teens are notified about recording during their safety onboarding.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
15 Feb. 2026
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Prioritize your safety by staying informed and prepared.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Declaration mandates no particular American foreign policy, but the values the document embodies have always informed it, even as American statesmen have struggled to reconcile the country’s many mundane interests with the principles that gave it birth.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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The flag prompted the charge nurse to instruct Hart to room the patient immediately, take her vitals and begin intravenous (IV) fluids.—
Hilke Schellmann,
Scientific American,
17 Feb. 2026
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The passenger exited the vehicle when instructed.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2026
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But one person familiar with the decisions told Semafor that at least one executive from a company described by the survey had reached out to multiple outlets asking for the pieces to be taken down, arguing that the survey data was faulty and biased.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Both countries will be having their second round of talks on Tuesday in Geneva, Tehran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC, adding that the Iran is ready to discuss restricting its nuclear program for lighter sanctions and economic benefits for both sides.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 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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Bowers also recommends that residents familiarize themselves with nearby freestanding ERs before an emergency occurs.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Before starting seeds, familiarize yourself with all the specific requirements of each seed.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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Still, the Department of War, formerly known as the Department of Defense, advises that most UAP sightings can actually be identified as planes, balloons, drones and weather events.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Hunters and birdwatchers are advised to wear gloves when handling birds or feeders, to wash hands thoroughly after any contact, and to not eating birds that appear sick or birds that are found dead.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 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 20 Feb. 2026.
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