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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Hilton, a former Fox News host, spent much of the summer barnstorming the state and keeping up a steady stream of media appearances. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026 Your money buys you less While Americans are technically earning more in dollar terms on average, paychecks are not keeping up with the pace of inflation. — Alexandra Meier, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026 Start by keeping up with bills and financial obligations that remain payable after bankruptcy. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Most older adults believe the COLA isn’t adequately keeping up with inflation, according to an AARP poll from September. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 In today’s labor market, hiring practices aren’t keeping up with current workforce needs. — Maha Jweied, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The record-high stock prices are helping investors feel better about their finances, or at least less bad, when Americans are generally feeling discouraged about keeping up with the fast-rising cost of living. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 For those who haven’t been keeping up with every former Twilight Saga actor, Taylor Lautner married Taylor Dome in 2022. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026 In South Florida in particular, where the cost of living has skyrocketed in recent years, teacher salaries aren’t keeping up. — Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeping up

Adjective

Congress must put lasting protections for scientific independence into law.

— Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Democrats are cautioning against overconfidence, and discussing how to translate their midterm success into more lasting power.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of lasting

Verb

Flagello’s surviving widow Dianne, a former director of the Manhattan School of Music, arranged the suite in his honor.

— Lucy Gellman, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
Paul Howard, the only son of The Three Stooges‘ Moe Howard and the last surviving son of the comedy team’s classic line up – Moe, brothers Curly and Shemp, and Larry Fine – died this week.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of surviving

Verb

Over time, even the material making up the bones and teeth ought to have dissolved away and been replaced by minerals from the surrounding rock, preserving little more than the bone’s architecture.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
Refrigeration systems play a critical role in preserving perishable inventory throughout supermarket supply chains.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of preserving

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Before planning around the message, ask for the time or remaining step that matters.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
The Bulls hoisted the white flag with two minutes and three seconds remaining, rotating their entire secondary unit into the game to wind down the loss.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of remaining

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By conserving insects, people are not just conserving the insects themselves but also supporting the many species, including humans, that depend on them.

— Chris Elphick, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026
The natural criteria consider exceptional natural beauty, significant stages in the Earth’s geological history, ongoing ecological and biological processes, and habitats important for conserving biodiversity.

— Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

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This debate, continuing for months now, hinges on how best to meet the state’s demands that each city have at least 10 percent of its housing stock meet the criteria for affordable.

— Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Geiger, along with artists such as Zach Top and Kenny Whitmire, is continuing a revival of the popular ‘90s country sound, while cementing his place as a worthy newcomer with a deep well of talent.

— Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of continuing

Verb

Some are holding out hope of winning control of the state House, where Republicans currently hold a 71-49 majority.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026
The emotional whiplash took physical form as fans consoled one another, holding out their hands to help up friends and strangers who crumbled to the floor at the conclusion of the tribute.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026