1
as in lasts
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 preserves
to keep in good condition
kept the house up while the owners were gone
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as in remains
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 keeps up
Like a brave little soldier, Caroline Darian keeps up appearances.
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Time, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
Medical innovations can save lives, but only if communication keeps up.
—Dannell D. Boatman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
So, cinnamon sugar popcorn keeps up with your go-go-go energy.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The 36-year-old also keeps up a rigorous touring schedule, currently performing a Las Vegas residency in partnership with the Tao Group.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Time, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
Medical innovations can save lives, but only if communication keeps up.
—Dannell D. Boatman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
So, cinnamon sugar popcorn keeps up with your go-go-go energy.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The 36-year-old also keeps up a rigorous touring schedule, currently performing a Las Vegas residency in partnership with the Tao Group.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeps up
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The battery lasts up to a year and is easily replaceable when that time comes.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Powell’s term as Fed governor expires May 15, but his term as a Fed board member lasts until January 2028.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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This distinction preserves both free speech and civil rights.—
Kenneth L. Marcus,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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In other areas, the deal largely preserves the status quo.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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All that remains of his apartment is rubble, leaving him and the rest of his family homeless.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Years later, only John (now played by Aramayo) remains with Heather at home, medicated into semi-submission, with little hope of a life of independence or fulfillment.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rather than celebrating ideas in isolation, this category tracks what survives contact with reality.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
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The cast included Ryunosuke Kamiki, as a former kamikaze pilot who survives and must later defeat Godzilla, Minami Hamabe, Minami Hamabe, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka and more.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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This approach conserves underground water resources.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Regular descaling helps prevent costly repairs, extends the lifespan of your washing machine, and conserves energy.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 Mar. 2026
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Model data continues to show a line of showers stretching from the east to the west, developing this afternoon to the north of Pittsburgh.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Article continues below About an hour after each launch, the Falcon 9 upper stage deployed its cargo, sending the satellites on track to join the SpaceX low Earth orbit megaconstellation.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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In Nebraska, assume that Dan Osborn prevails over incumbent Republican Senator Pete Ricketts.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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However, even if Mendoza Hernandez prevails, he may not be released.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The department maintains a library that gets no visitors most weeks.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Tribune maintains editorial control over assignments and content.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Keeps up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps%20up. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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