KEEPING UP Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in holding up

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verb

present participle of keep up

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

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In turn, keeping up with the new federal loan changes has become almost as challenging as making the payments for the borrowers who are struggling to afford their student loan debt. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Some respondents have opted to reduce their plan contributions or borrow from their 401(k)s to meet other financial goals, such as reducing debt, paying for emergency expenses or keeping up with rising living costs, according to the results. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 15 July 2026 But rookie Brandon Valenzuela admitted recently that he's had some trouble keeping up with the evolving celebrations. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The authors recommended keeping up the funding, though the report didn’t elaborate on extending those initiatives. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 Both Faulstich and the couple’s son, Matt Gates, praised their father’s commitment to routine, both in keeping up the tradition of the Peachtree Road Race and life in general. — Andre Butso, AJC.com, 2 July 2026 In the sweet family snap, Mahomes posed wearing a no-fuss crossbody sling bag that’s ideal for staying hands-free — and keeping up with her and Patrick Mahomes’ three children, Sterling, Bronze, and Golden. — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Nowadays, Monson de Kansky still keeps busy, whether by managing the Sierra Madre property; spending time with her four children, six grandchildren and cat, Lizzie; keeping up with current affairs and old friends; or, naturally, teaching dance. — Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 DeBolt, who’d been keeping up with his adventures on Facebook, was especially concerned when Alberti faced flooding in Thailand that forced him to wait out dangerous water levels for days. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeping up

Adjective

Small actions can have lasting effects Our findings suggest that many opportunities for suicide prevention occur during ordinary daily interactions.

— Jonathan Wright, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
What to Watch for Roberts did not give any indication in his order Friday about when the court could issue a more lasting decision in the case.

— Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of lasting

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Thieves have dealt a Sicilian museum a harrowing loss, stealing three of the five surviving devotional panels painted by Renaissance master Antonello da Messina.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
These properties are related to the size of the few surviving terms.

— Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of surviving

Verb

The Living New Deal -- a nonprofit and non-partisan organization dedicated to preserving the history of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's series of economic, social and political reforms -- is raising concerns about the race.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
The state should lead the next chapter of hemp policy by encouraging federal lawmakers to strengthen national standards while preserving successful state regulatory systems, particularly the one Connecticut has already demonstrated can work.

— John R. Gordon, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of preserving

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Chen popped in a 30-foot 3-pointer with a minute remaining to give the Valkyries a three-point lead, and then kept the advantage at three with a slick layup over a contest after Chicago scored.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
The jury could not reach majority verdicts of at least 10 out of 12 jurors on the remaining three rape charges.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of remaining

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Stadium worker wages Sherman said the team’s commitment also includes providing prevailing wages to the stadium operations workers, including concessions and custodial workers.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Carney was known as a diplomat who not only spoke his mind, but was unafraid to challenge prevailing assumptions.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of prevailing

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The hotel’s environmental commitment includes conserving resources through their rainwater collection irrigation system as well as water flow restrictors installed in all showers, toilets, and sinks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Ayala Land is shoring up funds and conserving capital amid a weakness in the residential property market as the ongoing Iran war has tempered consumer spending and slowed economic growth.

— Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of conserving

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His relatives are continuing to recover and his father has yet to get clearance to travel back to the United States, according to the outlets.

— Susan Young, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Buc-ee's is continuing its rapid expansion across the country, with its 58th location recently opening in Benton, Arkansas, continuing a trend leadership says is part of the popular travel center and convenience store chain's strategic growth plan.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuing

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The Toronto Blue Jays have been holding out for a hero, just one bat to carry an offence desperate for star production.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Rodri is getting more expensive for FC Barcelona City appears to be holding out for €80 million indeed.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026