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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Back in Dallas, owner Jerry Jones called Pickens personally to notify him of the same news.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Mar. 2026
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Landsman said that a bipartisan group of members of Congress were notified about the strikes on Friday.—
Anthony Shoemaker,
The Columbus Dispatch,
1 Mar. 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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But amid the coronation for their crosstown rival, Gottlieb was looking for anything that told her this Trojans team could take some punches and also give some back in March.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Mostly Mute Monday tells an astronomical story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 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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Travelers are advised to check with their airline or travel agent as soon as possible for information on rebooking and refunds, though passengers are reporting difficulties getting assistance because of high caller volumes.—
Karla Cripps,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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The statement added that embassy personnel were sheltering in place and advised American citizens to review their emergency security plans.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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