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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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2
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
So, cinnamon sugar popcorn keeps up with your go-go-go energy.
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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
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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Landing a job that lasts over a decade is a blessing for any working actor.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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The gathering usually lasts around a week and is expected to conclude on March 11 this year.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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The legislation also preserves existing confidentiality protections by ensuring that any redisclosure of records remains subject to MPIA restrictions.—
Vaughn Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
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One year, for example, the tour helped fund a picnic area accessibility project organized by the nonprofit For the Love of the Lake; this year’s beneficiary is White Rock Lake Conservancy, which preserves and enhances White Rock Lake Park.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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But Olivia, Dan, and Vanessa's threesome remains in the running for the title of Gossip Girl's most shocking moment.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys Bradley Gage and Benjamin Crump filed a class-action lawsuit against the city in 2021 that remains ongoing.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In a world gone terribly wrong and sideways, humanity survives.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
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If the Iranian regime survives in weakened form, Beijing will likely calibrate limited, deniable support while avoiding overcommitment.—
John Calabrese,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2026
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As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Adding a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch around fruit tree bases insulates the soil, conserves moisture, and reduces weeds.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
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While Ho’s experience with AI has been positive, the reliability of AI continues to be a concern for many travelers.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Virginia Supreme Court earlier this month cleared the way for the referendum to proceed while litigation continues.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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There is no room for error, so in Team Radio, the human touch prevails.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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David Madden and Jason Goldberg from the production arm of the online publishing platform joined Deadline for a romantic chat – or, rather, a chat about romance – and broke down why love always prevails.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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Mojtaba Khamenei maintains close ties with the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the paramilitary force that has been launching missiles and drones toward Israel and Gulf states during the conflict.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The fabric is also yarn-dyed for a rich color that maintains its vibrancy, even after many washes.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Keeps up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps%20up. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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