keeps up (with)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeps up (with)
Verb
  • Cooler weather fills in behind the front Thursday, becoming drier into the weekend.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Mercenaries fills in the gaps between those two grand traditions.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.
    Jessica DuLong, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
  • There are, the film informs us at the end, two Shakers who are still around; at its height, the congregation numbered about 6,000.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The movie tells the true story of Joe Scaravella, played by actor-producer Vince Vaughn, his restaurant Enoteca Maria and its staff of nonnas.
    Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 7 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 Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines each contain mRNA, which instructs cells to manufacture the coronavirus spike protein, simulating infection with the virus.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Once the victim calls for tech support help, the scammer instructs them to download a program giving access to the victim’s computer.
    Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Unbeknownst to them, Matheo secretly contacts the police.
    Time, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • To combat isolation amid shorter days, keep in touch with loved ones, NextStep4MentalHealth advises.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Look at the intent, Malik advises.
    Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 8 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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