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
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Not to mention keeping up with the latest trends and having to always outperform your competition.
—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 23 Sep. 2025
Not only are low-income families having a hard time keeping up with rising rents, but also those with a traditionally middle-class income are having difficulty matching rising rents in some cities.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Because this is not just about keeping up appearances.
—Arafat Kabir, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Other transformative forces include do-it-yourself tech, the end of customization, the complexity of matrixed organizations, and the challenge of keeping up with ever-shifting regulatory compliance.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
The replacement of this infrastructure isn't keeping up with population growth, and the global economic downturn is affecting that.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Queen Camilla, meanwhile, has had to care for her own health and worry about the King, while keeping up with her royal duties.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Aug. 2025
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Plus, keeping up with maintenance is the best way to preserve your investment.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Not to mention keeping up with the latest trends and having to always outperform your competition.
—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 23 Sep. 2025
Not only are low-income families having a hard time keeping up with rising rents, but also those with a traditionally middle-class income are having difficulty matching rising rents in some cities.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Because this is not just about keeping up appearances.
—Arafat Kabir, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Other transformative forces include do-it-yourself tech, the end of customization, the complexity of matrixed organizations, and the challenge of keeping up with ever-shifting regulatory compliance.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
The replacement of this infrastructure isn't keeping up with population growth, and the global economic downturn is affecting that.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Queen Camilla, meanwhile, has had to care for her own health and worry about the King, while keeping up with her royal duties.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeping up
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The key to surviving the candy-heavy months is about balancing your sweet treats with protective measures.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Kali and the cubs’ dad, Arnold, made Audubon Zoo history by becoming the first lion pair to have three surviving cubs in a litter.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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The property also hosts weddings, conferences and events, and is now managed by a nonprofit board dedicated to preserving the historic campus.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Not to mention preserving summer produce as pepper vinegar, pickled okra, or homemade jams to enjoy throughout the year.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, the report strongly suggested that he will not be paid for the remaining period of the original contract.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Where other, more conventional pest control companies still employ general, broad-spectrum spraying as a blunt instrument, Axiom relies on precision, science, and innovation to target its efforts directly at the sources of pest infestations, while remaining conscious of the wider environment.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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As companies pour trillions into transformation efforts, few see lasting results.—
Jana Werner,
Harvard Business Review,
5 Nov. 2025
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And some experts caution that the testing of nuclear warheads – creating actual nuclear explosions – hurts humans and can have lasting consequences for generations.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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To develop the novel energy-conserving deicing method, the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF teamed up with their partners from the EU’s Clean Aviation program, including aircraft manufacturer Airbus and aerospace company Parker-Meggitt.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Practicing sustainable energy-conserving habits is key to proper energy hygiene.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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Under the deal, Boyu Capital will hold up to a 60% interest in Starbucks retail operations in China of over 8,000 outlets, with the coffee chain retaining a minority 40% stake and continuing to license the Starbucks brand and intellectual property to the new entity.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Officers are continuing to investigate to determine the baby’s cause of death.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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People whose behavior and beliefs align with their company's prevailing culture may benefit from sharing more about themselves at work, Chamorro-Premuzic says.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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As other potential suitors circle, the prevailing opinion is that WBD is PSKY’s to lose, especially given that a key financial backer of Paramount is Larry Ellison, the Oracle co-founder who is currently the second richest person on the planet.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Borrowers can help their case by annually certifying their employment with an eligible public service employer and by maintaining records of their loan’s eligibility, repayment plan and monthly payments.—
Jennifer L. Steele,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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The beauty, whose warmth was showcased previously during her days hosting on QVC, is known for maintaining a cheerful, positive demeanor, even amid challenges.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Keeping up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeping%20up. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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