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
Conor McGill, CBS News, 18 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
For me, keeping up with bills was never a huge problem.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 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
The Felician University women’s softball team plays its home games on the field and has played a key part in keeping up maintenance.
—New York Daily News, 28 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
Verb
The Nevada Irrigation District says the increases are necessary to fix aging infrastructure while keeping up with rising costs.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 18 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
For me, keeping up with bills was never a huge problem.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 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
The Felician University women’s softball team plays its home games on the field and has played a key part in keeping up maintenance.
—New York Daily News, 28 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeping up
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Davis reflected on the tragedy of the situation and the trauma inflected on the surviving children.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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His is a work of coming to terms with the odds, surviving them, and doing so with grace, radiance, generosity, and spirit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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The renovation remains closely aligned with the home’s original character, preserving its architectural integrity while layering in thoughtful updates.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Ocracoke Foundation’s vision was to use the square project as a model for how rural communities can put historical assets to work while also preserving them.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Parachute pants are making a comeback this spring (as are drop-waist designs), and these lightweight trousers tie both trends together effortlessly while remaining wearable.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The reason many of the remaining adults on Medicaid are not working is that they are retired, serving as a caregiver, or too sick, KFF has found.—
Samantha Liss,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In at least two cases Taylor has seen, the relationship between the child and parent suffered lasting damage.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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As Democrats look toward the next election cycle, the question is no longer whether the party is shifting on Israel, but whether that shift will turn one of Washington’s most durable bipartisan issues into a lasting political fault line.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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Researchers are now conserving and studying the artifacts before going on display at the nearby Laténium Archaeology Park and Museum, Switzerland's largest archaeological museum.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Always be conserving Without access to Venezuelan oil, Americans would be paying higher prices at the pump, according to the Chevron exec.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The investigation is continuing.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In the trailer, the Wicked Oscar nominee can be seen in the hot seat, continuing the Focker family tradition of being interviewed while strapped to a lie detector test.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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That’s the prevailing opinion among Republican and Democratic candidates vying to become the Sunflower State’s next governor.—
Matthew Kelly
Updated April 15,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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The prevailing theory is that Goldman was caught offsides on trades tied to interest rates in the first quarter, according to several market participants who asked for anonymity to speak candidly.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Public Service Commission has approved a flurry of rate hikes in recent years as private utilities grapple with maintaining profits while improving infrastructure in a mountainous, sparsely populated state.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fredericson says that exercise also supports weight management by affecting appetite, increasing calorie burn and helping preserve lean muscle mass, which is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Keeping up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeping%20up. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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