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
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
Texans’ salaries aren’t keeping up with increasing costs.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Pretty quickly, Matt committed to keeping up appearances.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Texans’ salaries aren’t keeping up with increasing costs.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Pretty quickly, Matt committed to keeping up appearances.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeping up
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The literary culture of the Mughal Empire was among the most productive in the early modern world, and its surviving texts reflect something of the complexity that defined the dynasty.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Founded in 1805, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) has lived many lives — surviving fires, moving buildings and adapting to a changing art world.—
Nikki DeMentri,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Still, for researchers, the project marks an important step in preserving what remains of the red wolf's genetic legacy.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado called Thursday for allotting more than $360 million to developers and nonprofits building and preserving affordable housing projects.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Trevor Zegras and Tyson Foerster each scored twice, Dan Vladar made 23 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers routed the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Tuesday to bolster their playoff position with four games remaining.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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While Sporting were generally considered the weakest of the eight remaining Champions League sides, thus Arsenal were in theory handed the easiest draw, winning at Estadio Jose Alvalade is a notable achievement.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Young children participating in light activities lasting 1 hour or less may not need to snack before and after exercise.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The political fallout was lasting.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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To adapt to water’s high thermal conductivity, the largest living animals, whales, evolved a streamlined, heat-conserving body that reduces their surface area relative to their volume.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
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For Robert Flamerich, who drives from Miami Beach to Doral daily, conserving gas means sacrificing comfort.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The state’s lawmakers are continuing to consider them as sophisticated governance entities that require clearer standards and stronger oversight.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Comcast is continuing on its quest to kind-of, sort-of reconstitute the cable TV bundle for the streaming era.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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The prevailing thought was not concern, not the slightest bit of panic.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Utah is at the heart of what’s been called the Sagebrush Rebellion, which rose during the Reagan era to challenge the prevailing management of federal lands, and, indeed, the entire idea of federal lands.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
7 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 13 Apr. 2026.
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