1
as in to survive
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 to preserve
to keep in good condition
kept the house up while the owners were gone
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as in to remain
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 keep up
To keep up-to-date on these locations, the toy retailers encourages folks to follow them on social media.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
The one thing that's kept up is beef.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Car loans are growing steadily longer, as buyers struggle to keep up with rising car prices.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 15 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
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
The one thing that's kept up is beef.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Car loans are growing steadily longer, as buyers struggle to keep up with rising car prices.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 15 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up
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To survive, universities must reclaim their calling as moral and intellectual lighthouses, standing firm against intimidation, complacency and fear.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Apple computers have come with text-editing software since the original Mac was released, in 1984; the current iteration of the program launched in the mid-nineties and has survived relatively unchanged.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
22 Oct. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Oct. 2025
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Meat that's been smoked, grilled, charcoaled, or preserved with salt may lead to gene mutations and precancerous changes in the stomach.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Razorbacks forced a punt and Green threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to O’Mega Blake with 2 seconds remaining to cut Texas A&M’s lead to 21-20 at halftime.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Interim coaches typically have an uphill battle to remain the head coach long-term.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Real healing happens through permanent, supportive relationships, whether through adoption, reunification with family, or lasting connections with caring adults.—
Laura Rivera,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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Most Playful Patterns With dual-sided prints and eclectic color combinations (hello chartreuse and maroon), Tortuga Forma’s table linens are carefully crafted in Japan for lasting durability.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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Biologists believe reptiles evolved this unique system as a way to conserve water, but have long wondered how the urates don’t ultimately end up harming the animals.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 Oct. 2025
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To help conserve the population, do not attempt to collect any of the beetles to take home with you.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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Emma Donoghue’s Room, which continues to haunt worried parents everywhere?—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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Further, as consumer interest in wearable health tech continues to grow, so do concerns about the privacy of health data.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
17 Oct. 2025
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Up front, Dusan Vlahovic held the ball up well, sprung several counter-attacks and beat Eder Militao in a foot-race only for Thibaut Courtois to prevail in the one-v-one.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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But experts tell Fortune the move will likely transform rather than replace entry-level roles, a prevailing thought among economists following the AI-adoption wave.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Raw eggs in the shell not maintained at 7°C (45°F) or below (walk-in cooler).—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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This, the medical profession maintains, is the stuff of fiction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Oct. 2025
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