as in maintained
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as in survived
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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as in preserved
to keep in good condition
kept the house up while the owners were gone
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as in remained
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 kept-up
Jack Fink, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Gasparino kept up the pressure, beating out an infield single to shortstop against pitcher Ethan Grimm.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 31 May 2026
From the first ride of the day to the final fireworks at Disney, these sneakers kept up.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
The Rainbow Warriors kept up pressure, winning the first set 25-15.
—Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The hat-making legend kept up her millinery practice well into old age, and died in 1999 at 88.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 May 2026
Over the years, however, the cap hasn’t kept up with wage growth among high earners.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Drones fell near Dubai airport, injuring four people, while ships were hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz on March 11 as Iran kept up its campaign disrupting oil markets and air and maritime traffic.
—Sydney Goh, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
In Iran, the US continued search-and-rescue operations for a crew member from an F-15E fighter jet shot down by Iran on Friday, as Tehran kept up attacks on Gulf Arab states and Israel.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
In the battle for the Texas Senate seat, both Republican nominee Ken Paxton and Democratic nominee James Talarico kept up their attacks against each other.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Gasparino kept up the pressure, beating out an infield single to shortstop against pitcher Ethan Grimm.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 31 May 2026
From the first ride of the day to the final fireworks at Disney, these sneakers kept up.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
The Rainbow Warriors kept up pressure, winning the first set 25-15.
—Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The hat-making legend kept up her millinery practice well into old age, and died in 1999 at 88.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 May 2026
Over the years, however, the cap hasn’t kept up with wage growth among high earners.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Drones fell near Dubai airport, injuring four people, while ships were hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz on March 11 as Iran kept up its campaign disrupting oil markets and air and maritime traffic.
—Sydney Goh, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
In Iran, the US continued search-and-rescue operations for a crew member from an F-15E fighter jet shot down by Iran on Friday, as Tehran kept up attacks on Gulf Arab states and Israel.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kept-up
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Ryne Nelson scattered nine hits over seven efficient innings, while closer Paul Sewald survived Donovan Walton’s two-out homer in the ninth to lock down his 18th save in 19 chances.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Another hiker survived a grizzly mauling on the popular Grinnell Glacier Trail just weeks later.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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After excavation was halted, the remains were reinterred, and the site was preserved under the National Park Service.—
Christina Ray Stanton,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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The company preserved Pan Am logos and gold paneling, and restored the original reflecting pools.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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How many of the other 11 were skydiving instructors or students of varying experience remained unclear.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Mitch Marner could have moved there, but remained at right wing.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Blackouts have lasted up to 20 hours a day and have restricted access to health services, transportation and education.—
Andrea Rodríguez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The one moment of genuine conversation between him and Jen this episode lasted about 15 seconds before dissolving, again, into tonsil hockey.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Scientists have known for years that these cells are remarkably conserved across vertebrates.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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These nuclei are extremely well conserved across different species through evolution, all the way from lampreys to humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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As supporters continued singing, waving flags and celebrating into the evening, anticipation for the match only intensified.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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In his three-year tenure, Cribbs continued Keller’s longtime softball success, leading the Indians during a 37-7 district record.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Before the yuppie era, a certain staid gentility prevailed.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Graham Platner, the anti-Israel progressive who took Maine’s political establishment by storm this spring, has officially prevailed in his state’s Democratic Senate primary.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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As the investigation continued, evidence emerged that directly contradicted original theories that Jason Hobby had started or maintained the Alexander Mountain Fire.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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In the end, Switzerland maintained 62% possession with seven shots on goal, compared with Bosnia and Herzegovina’s three.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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“Kept-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kept-up. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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