kept up (with)

Definition of kept up (with)next
past tense of keep up (with)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kept up (with)
Verb
  • The one next to the Brooklyn Bridge, 30 Columbia Heights, would get a one-story addition, with its current wedding-cake cutout shape mostly filled in.
    Kim Velsey, Curbed, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The blank spots of the NCAA Tournament bracket are beginning to be filled in.
    Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • But White, who went on to be listed as a co-author of the study, told KFF Health News that parents should have been informed that the risks included metabolic acidosis and NEC.
    David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The news of his death was confirmed in a Facebook post shared by his colleague, friend and fellow animator Paul Dini, who was informed of Caldwell’s death by Dan Haskett, an animator and art director.
    Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • According to the text messages, Del Valle allegedly instructed Randazzo to message one of the victims about meeting up at the apartment.
    DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The prosecutor said that Abril, during the 911 call, instructed Patricia MacEgan to order law enforcement officials to back up from their positions and to move aerial drones that were monitoring Abril’s location.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The school received additional information in May 2024 and filed a ChildLine report with the state, but a criminal investigation began only after parents notified law enforcement, according to an investigation by the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The complaint adds that a tipster notified federal investigators about the scheme in January 2024.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Belif’s formula, however, has enlightened me to the benefits of an eye cream and has proven an essential component of my morning routine.
    Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The 11 chapters of the book teach one how to seize every opportunity to become enlightened, even in the least possible place.
    Jue Liang, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Rubio, however, has argued the administration has kept congressional leaders apprised.
    Ana Ceballos Follow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Last month, the DOJ convened a call with the states to discuss the agreement, though states weren’t apprised of details.
    Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Another miss for Miller Miller made his ninth Sweet 16 appearance in 21 seasons, the most of any coach who hasn’t reached the Final Four.
    Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The Crimson Tide and Longhorns each reached the Sweet 16.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • This would mark the largest monthly increase dating back to October 1990, Doyle told clients in a March 25 note.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Local election officials told the county Board of Supervisors last month that the complaint was unfounded.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Kept up (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kept%20up%20%28with%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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