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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
Want to be kept up with all things Survivor?
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Parents of modern teenagers have to keep up with the latest social media trends, decide whether to track kids' movements on an app or via an AirTag, and navigate how new technology may help—or hurt—your family.
—Staff Author, Parents, 15 Feb. 2026
Dipping enrollment and rising labor and operational costs have led to revenue not keeping up with expenses, district office staff have routinely said.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
More regulations are working their way through the state Legislature to keep up with the rapidly advancing technology that drives increasing e-bike sales, said Councilmember Teresa Acosta.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Parents of modern teenagers have to keep up with the latest social media trends, decide whether to track kids' movements on an app or via an AirTag, and navigate how new technology may help—or hurt—your family.
—Staff Author, Parents, 15 Feb. 2026
Dipping enrollment and rising labor and operational costs have led to revenue not keeping up with expenses, district office staff have routinely said.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
More regulations are working their way through the state Legislature to keep up with the rapidly advancing technology that drives increasing e-bike sales, said Councilmember Teresa Acosta.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up
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Silverblatt is survived by his sister, Joan Bykofsky.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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These very early prehistoric burials in southern England and Wales, because of their northern location, haven’t generally survived due to the glaciers that populated the area during the Ice Age.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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Officials said the new general fund revenue would not likely backfill all that the county stands to lose, but the money would be vital for preserving health care programming.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Her analysis further suggests that a sanctions-relief agreement that leaves Iran’s broader capabilities intact could stabilize the regime at a moment of internal pressure while preserving its military leverage.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Arlington County Police Department announced the news on Thursday following a monthslong criminal investigation that remains active.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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These arginine-tyrosine interactions remain active as the fiber solidifies.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Duren then appeared to hit Diabaté in the face with an open hand to ignite a brawl that lasted more than 30 seconds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Because the pre-planetary stage lasts only a few thousand years, the Egg Nebula provides scientists a chance to watch the ejection process practically in real time.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Langston said the restrained approach reflects a runoff strategy, conserving money until the two-man runoff.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In efforts to conserve energy during the summer, Congress passed this bill so people can take advantage of the most daylight possible.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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Avian influenza continues to cause significant mortality in wild birds, prompting the Arkansas Department of Agriculture to recommend avoiding contact with wild birds.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Back at his home in Mazra’a, Awad’s wait for justice continues.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Still, experts say, in naval combat, the larger force usually prevails.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sunny skies will prevail as well, pushing afternoon highs to the mid-upper 80s toward the weekend.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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The center also runs its own preschools, some of them state-subsidized, and maintains a waitlist for low-income families waiting for subsidized care.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Another challenge has been maintaining student engagement.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Keep up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20up. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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