keeps up (with)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeps up (with)
Verb
  • Schmidt then fills in the blanks.
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
  • The silver shade covers the shoe’s panels, while black fills in the liner, midsole and branding.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 May 2026
Verb
  • Cindy Kobold, an Arizona Public Service meteorologist, said the technology notifies them about 45 minutes faster on average than the first 911 call.
    Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
  • Meta already notifies parents when their teens discuss self-harm or suicide on Instagram.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • His experience high up in department leadership and navigating the COVID-19 pandemic in the jails and familiarity with how immigration enforcement intersects with the county jails informs his plans, Corbett said.
    Sierra van der Brug, Daily News, 28 May 2026
  • Asteroid Day is a global awareness campaign that informs people about the risks associated with asteroid impacts.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • The table tells a harsher story.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • Titanic Sinks Tonight tells the story of the final hours of the most famous sea disaster of all time.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • The Navy regularly briefs Courtney on classified matters in his position as ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Seapower subcommittee, which oversees the country’s top defense priority, the Columba ballistic missile submarines built by Electric Boat in Groton.
    Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
  • The trailer immediately briefs fans that season 10 is going to be an emotional rollercoaster.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This portion instructs Claude to be attentive to the well-being of users.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
  • When the external environment reaches above 25 degrees Celsius, or 77 degrees Fahrenheit, the brain’s hypothalamus instructs the glands to release sweat.
    Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
Verb
  • Parents can also rest easy knowing that the infotainment system includes automatic 911 emergency assistance technology that contacts first responders in the event of a collision.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 May 2026
  • Agencies recruit clients, assign photographers when a client contacts the agency, pay the bills, and handle contracts.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Challenger report also advises teens to start filling out applications ASAP.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 June 2026
  • Soto advises teenagers looking for work to check which skills and certifications are required for a prospective role — for example, childcare workers and babysitters often need first aid and CPR certifications.
    Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 2 June 2026
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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 4 Jun. 2026.

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