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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
To keep up with its goal of building 45,580 new housing units by 2029, the city would have had to issue 5,698 new housing permits last year.
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Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2025
This is the season when new restaurants open faster than anyone can keep up.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2025
This awesome tablet has enough memory to keep up with your scrolling addiction.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Will the Vols' fresh legs be the difference in this game, or will Texas keep up their Cinderella vibes and advance to the semifinals?
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2025
This is the season when new restaurants open faster than anyone can keep up.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2025
This awesome tablet has enough memory to keep up with your scrolling addiction.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Will the Vols' fresh legs be the difference in this game, or will Texas keep up their Cinderella vibes and advance to the semifinals?
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up
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Yes, the cast members who survived Season 1—Hunter Doohan (Tyler Galpin), Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair), Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia Addams), Luis Guzmán (Gomez Addams), and Fred Armisen (Uncle Fester), alongside Ortega’s Wednesday Addams—will all be returning.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2025
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Final Thoughts Every stage of the startup journey—fighting to survive, avoiding stagnation or navigating complexity—comes with its own set of challenges.—
Hope Horner,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Chromium uses chemicals to preserve the animal's skin, and offers more water and heat resistance for the leather products it's applied to.—
Gia Yetikyel,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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Kawhi Leonard’s Game 2 gem should be preserved for all eternity.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Whether cooking for Hollywood stars or crafting simple dishes for his audience, Arya remained grounded in the belief that true success comes from being real, not manufactured.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Others have warned that Trump could just ignore the Constitution and simply remain in office, with no clear way to force him out.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Whether through design, real estate, or social initiatives, Yemane’s businesses are all about impact, helping people build wealth, communities, and lasting relationships.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Will Warren lasted just 1.2 innings in the Bombers’ first major league game at George M. Steinbrenner Field.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, a home that conserves water and reduces waste is considered sustainable.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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The fact that most of their plants are drought tolerant and their dry swale retains a moist environment after catching the rain means another way to save and conserve water.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Backed by cardinals seeking reform, the low-profile Bergoglio emerged as a surprise contender early on, and his momentum continued.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire in New Jersey that has burned over 15,000 acres, with strong winds on Sunday complicating their efforts, officials said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Light winds are expected to prevail, potentially keeping transport levels low and aiding in containment of the wildfire.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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While most losses were caused by fraud, ransomware prevailed as the largest threat to critical infrastructure in 2024, the FBI said.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Things like getting enough sleep, exercising and maintaining social connections all make a difference in improving one's outlook – which can in turn make a significant difference in weathering financial uncertainty or landing a new job.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2025
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In April, 2018, Ayyub was sitting with a friend in a Delhi restaurant when a source alerted her to a video that was appearing in online chat groups maintained by B.J.P. supporters.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Keep up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20up. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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