Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kept up (with)
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The largest vacancy filled in 2025 was the former Fry’s Electronics building on North MoPac Expressway.—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Jan. 2026 -
Alex Palczewski filled in for Powers and rotated with him in Powers’ first couple of games back.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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Zach Shemper, the congregation’s president, told CNN Monday law enforcement informed him the suspect in the arson attack posted antisemitic comments online.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Authorities informed the school that Garciamorales confessed to that specific incident, as well as several additional rock-throwing incidents in the area, the school said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Sebastian, a senior at Fort Lauderdale High, told the board that families received little notice and some were instructed not to discuss the proposal.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Reuters reported last week that Chinese customs authorities have been instructed to block imports of H200 chips and warned tech companies against purchasing them unless necessary.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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The sheriff’s office said it was notified Wednesday that the woman had died at the hospital.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Authorities were notified about her whereabouts when a couple saw Mitchell walking down the street in Sandy with two women.—
Stephanie Kaloi,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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When these two celestial energies come together, themes surrounding our current commitments and trajectories become enlightened.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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As that becomes more developed, more enlightened, as new discoveries are made, new truths discovered and manners and opinions change, with the change of circumstances, institutions must advance also to keep pace with the times.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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Students, particularly younger ones, aren’t always apprised of their family’s actual economic and housing situation.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
21 Dec. 2025
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Tracy Zarembinski also followed Richard’s progress on CaringBridge — and kept her son apprised over the next few months.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
6 Dec. 2025
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Among other things, the football team under exceptional coach Chuck Martin reached a bowl game after last season for the ninth time in 10 years, and the women’s basketball team is tied for the MAC lead at 7-0 and 15-4 overall.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The mediation was scheduled after the two sides officially reached impasse, a legal stage of negotiations that means both sides are no longer able to make progress toward a deal.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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But law enforcement experts told CNN the dragging incident last summer could have affected his decision-making – though how such an experience impacts law enforcement varies from officer to officer.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Chew told jurors that neither the Cryptpad documents nor the prosecution’s surveillance videos shown during Baker’s opening could be considered evidence during opening statements.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 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 23 Jan. 2026.
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