as in holding up
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1
as in surviving
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 preserving
to keep in good condition
kept the house up while the owners were gone
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as in remaining
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 keeping up
Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Three-quarters say incomes aren't keeping up with inflation.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 17 May 2026
The survey also found that more than three-quarters of respondents say their income is not keeping up with inflation.
—James Powel, USA Today, 17 May 2026
In addition to the existential problems of the products being produced in the Valley, for Glatzer there’s the logistical issue of keeping up with the extremely fast pace of technology.
—Amanda Champagne-Meadows, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Even for Silicon Valley startups, keeping up with the pace of change is no easy feat.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
If your skin begins looking red or pink, your body may be having a hard time keeping up, a good indicator to take a break in the shade.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
The unlikely pair blasted through the song, with Braxton keeping up on the mic, to the delight of the crowd.
—Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
When times are tough, keeping up the daily grind is a meaningful accomplishment.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
As summer approaches, keeping up with every emerging trend can feel like a full-time job.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Three-quarters say incomes aren't keeping up with inflation.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 17 May 2026
The survey also found that more than three-quarters of respondents say their income is not keeping up with inflation.
—James Powel, USA Today, 17 May 2026
In addition to the existential problems of the products being produced in the Valley, for Glatzer there’s the logistical issue of keeping up with the extremely fast pace of technology.
—Amanda Champagne-Meadows, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Even for Silicon Valley startups, keeping up with the pace of change is no easy feat.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
If your skin begins looking red or pink, your body may be having a hard time keeping up, a good indicator to take a break in the shade.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
The unlikely pair blasted through the song, with Braxton keeping up on the mic, to the delight of the crowd.
—Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
When times are tough, keeping up the daily grind is a meaningful accomplishment.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeping up
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The surviving child was later taken to a child advocacy center for a forensic interview, according to the affidavit.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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In practice, much of that arsenal depends on aging Soviet-era hardware, chronic fuel shortages and a strategy built less around defeating an invader than surviving one.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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The Reposado is aged for at least eight months, giving it a more pronounced oak influence than many lighter Reposados while still preserving the brand’s citrusy, agave-forward style.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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But if no stars are acquired this offseason, Plan C for the Heat is preserving max-level cap space for the 2027 offseason.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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The Bakersfield Police Department said two hostages had been safely released and that all remaining individuals were in good health as of Tuesday evening.—
Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Goldman sees 60% earnings-per-share growth for Asia Pacific equities in 2026, with technology remaining the market's strongest-performing sector.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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But the lessons Joe Negri taught countless children on television and students in his classroom will leave a lasting imprint of a legendary career and a legacy that will never be forgotten.—
Kristine Sorensen,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Filipino Forces exists to spotlight the next generation of Filipino leadership, foster meaningful relationships, and create a lasting platform for representation, pride, and cultural amplification.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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As with minimizing soil disturbance, this, too, helps tremendously with controlling erosion, increasing the carbon content of soil and conserving moisture.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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The impact of the heat was most obvious with regards to Kim Hellberg’s Middlesbrough, whose usual fluent style was swapped for a more energy-conserving approach of injecting bursts of intensity.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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Even as companies pull back elsewhere, many are continuing to invest in the people pushing products in the AI boom—making sales a resilient career choice.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Last year, California lawmakers amended the environmental law to prevent the measure from being abused and continuing to increase building costs in the state notorious for its affordable housing crisis.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Pinkett Smith later filed an anti-SLAPP motion seeking dismissal of portions of Salaam’s lawsuit and recently secured a court order requiring him to pay $32,836 in attorney fees and legal costs after partially prevailing in the case.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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The two pitchers dueled 19 days earlier, too, with the Bengals prevailing 2-1, although Yorkville (28-10) went on to win the Southwest Prairie Conference title.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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In simulations, ArrayLink supported up to four simultaneous spatial streams at distances of hundreds of kilometers, while maintaining two streams beyond 2,000 km (1,243 miles).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
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Since 2021, Solana Beach has also participated in the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge to support monarch butterflies by maintaining a pollinator garden at City Hall.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Keeping up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeping%20up. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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