keeps up (with)

present tense third-person singular of keep up (with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeps up (with)
Verb
  • Tom, by contrast, argues for a more imaginative reconstruction of what has been lost, the kind of history that fills in silences.
    Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Cooler weather fills in behind the front Thursday, becoming drier into the weekend.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Israel requires doctors applying for the missions to be physically present in Israel or Jordan — a crossing point for many to Israel and Gaza — just before the mission starts, but notifies them only hours in advance if they are approved, says Syed.
    Jane Arraf, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The page informs interested parties of the club’s intentions before asking for email addresses.
    Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Evelyn then continues her tour of interpersonal damage and informs Abbie that Alex was the one who murdered Riley.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Your mind tells you one thing while your intuition says another.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
  • So, right there that tells us a lot.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • No coach in any other sport has the media responsibilities of a major league manager, who briefs the media before and after every game and occasionally has to answer (or deflect) questions that should be answered by the front office.
    Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The order also instructs IDPH to publish its own, accessible vaccine guidance to the public, support school vaccination efforts, and work with local health departments, community health centers, disability organizations, and rural providers to encourage vaccination on a larger scale statewide.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The will instructs heirs to sell a 15% stake in the Italian fashion house within 18 months and later transfer an additional stake to the same buyer between three and five years after his death, or pursue an initial public offering, the news agency said, citing the will.
    Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That person, who often is located overseas, contacts the victim — or convinces the victim to contact them — and falsely claims the victim’s identity or bank account has been hacked or compromised.
    Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Sarah, a scientist at a biotech company, contacts Ash’s firm to blow the whistle on an unlawful cover-up at her job.
    EW.com, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Instead of getting drowned out by the tech wave, Preston advises young people to ride it.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025
  • The group advises the person to contact the local police department because the police will try to find the owner and if necessary, break the car window.
    Jamie L. LaReau, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Keeps up (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps%20up%20%28with%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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