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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
And given how quickly the technology advances, private companies are setting their own rules of conduct and doing so faster than regulators can keep up – similar to how the internet has developed.
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Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 10 May 2025
Douglas is beguiling enough with her humorous, spunky performance, and MacCormac capably keeps up with her.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
The Ars Technica Rocket Report The easiest way to keep up with Eric Berger's and Stephen Clark's reporting on all things space is to sign up for our newsletter.
—ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
But by the late '90s/early 2000s, technology was moving faster than management models could keep up.
—Nikhil Arora, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 10 May 2025
Douglas is beguiling enough with her humorous, spunky performance, and MacCormac capably keeps up with her.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
The Ars Technica Rocket Report The easiest way to keep up with Eric Berger's and Stephen Clark's reporting on all things space is to sign up for our newsletter.
—ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
But by the late '90s/early 2000s, technology was moving faster than management models could keep up.
—Nikhil Arora, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up
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Death then seeks vengeance, since none of the students were supposed to survive the crash.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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The species is endangered, and infants require constant, skilled care to survive.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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Four months later, reinforcements have arrived in the informal campaign to preserve classical TV structure.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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The group also recently became a member of the North Carolina African American Cemeteries Network which provides support and guidance to communities looking to preserve historic cemeteries in their communities.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the baseline 10% tariff Trump announced April 2 will remain in effect for most U.K. imports, which could lead to higher prices for consumers.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Where to Watch Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts* remains in theaters following its May 2 release.—
Jenna deJong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Judge Beverly Cannone estimated the trial could last between six and eight weeks.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Or a slightly thicker phone with a beefier battery that could last two days?—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
13 May 2025
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In Dubai, a hotel uses AI to dynamically adjust water pressure and temperature in real time, conserving millions of liters annually.—
Dan Drogman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Environmental initiatives have been undertaken to conserve water and protect wildlife habitat areas.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Jury selection is underway, and as the trial continues to ramp up, its grip on our culture will likely only grow stronger.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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MacFarlane will continue to provide the voice of Ted — a teddy bear brought to life by a boy’s wish, now grown up and bearing the hallmarks of a boorish Seth MacFarlane character.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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Loading your audio article In the battle between the best pitching staff in baseball and the best offense, the big bats in the Bronx prevailed.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Fear prevailed for over a month as police failed to find a suspect or a motive.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The last four shows have mostly maintained the same set list, including her beloved throwback hits.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said in an X post that explosions were heard in the northern Indian state’s capital Srinagar just hours after both nations agreed to maintain a ceasefire.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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