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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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 One challenge is keeping up with tech that is always evolving. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 Companies in this space routinely warn investors that this is an unpredictable source of business risk, since selling a consumer product globally means keeping up with an ever-shifting global safety regulation patchwork. — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026 Experts say consumers can stay safe from outbreaks by keeping up with food recalls, washing produce well, refrigerating produce properly, and monitoring symptoms linked to foodborne illnesses. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeping up

Adjective

Sophie Kjærvik, an anger researcher at the Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies, pointed out that relief isn’t the same as a lasting benefit.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Ditka's illustrious career and numerous accolades speak for themselves, but his stories and lasting impact will be remembered for generations.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of lasting

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The Chicago archdiocese recognized Rubey's work this year by dedicating in his honor a memorial to the lives lost to suicide and their surviving families.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike has been discharged from the hospital and returned to prison after surviving a botched lethal injection that left her with serious medical complications, her attorneys announced.

— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of surviving

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The Bruins forced seven turnovers and stopped Oregon’s late two-point try at the one-yard line, preserving a signature victory that strengthened UCLA’s playoff case.

— Elias Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has introduced rules aimed at limiting disruptive photography and preserving privacy at the property.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of preserving

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The prevailing and most desirable silhouette in handbags is a slim east-west carried by a thin pencil line shoulder-length top handle.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
In that span, the prevailing public narrative about Simmons shifted radically — from a guy zealously dedicated to rehabbing and the game itself to questions about his desire and dedication.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of prevailing

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These varietals are not only tolerant to the high desert environment, but they were also planted with the sole purpose of conserving water and controlling run-off.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The Biden administration’s designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary in 2024 represents virtually all of California’s progress conserving coastal waters since the state began tracking.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of conserving

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The state cannot both claim the benefits of a settlement Florida declined to join while continuing to sue us.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
No deaths had been confirmed as of Friday afternoon, although emergency officials warned that assessments were continuing and communications with some affected communities remained difficult.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuing

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Bad news for fans of Ted Lasso‘s original Richmond men’s team who have been holding out hope for a larger presence of the players in the show’s new incarnation.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
When the target returned, a neighbor’s security camera captured the pair quickly sitting up and holding out what appeared to be phones to photograph or record the family, according to the affidavit.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026