as in holding up
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1
as in surviving
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 preserving
to keep in good condition
kept the house up while the owners were gone
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as in remaining
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 keeping up
Andre Butso,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
In the sweet family snap, Mahomes posed wearing a no-fuss crossbody sling bag that’s ideal for staying hands-free — and keeping up with her and Patrick Mahomes’ three children, Sterling, Bronze, and Golden.
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Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Nowadays, Monson de Kansky still keeps busy, whether by managing the Sierra Madre property; spending time with her four children, six grandchildren and cat, Lizzie; keeping up with current affairs and old friends; or, naturally, teaching dance.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
DeBolt, who’d been keeping up with his adventures on Facebook, was especially concerned when Alberti faced flooding in Thailand that forced him to wait out dangerous water levels for days.
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Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
This can sometimes take months and requires keeping up with soil amendments so the plant doesn't revert back to its old hue.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
But nearly five years have passed since Forza Horizon 5, and FH6 is clearly keeping up with the times.
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Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Well, American public -- people do because their paychecks are not keeping up with their bills.
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ABC News,
7 June 2026
The Center for Retirement Research maintains a National Retirement Risk Index, which estimates how many workers are at risk of not keeping up their standard of living in retirement.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
Verb
Both Faulstich and the couple’s son, Matt Gates, praised their father’s commitment to routine, both in keeping up the tradition of the Peachtree Road Race and life in general.
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Andre Butso,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
In the sweet family snap, Mahomes posed wearing a no-fuss crossbody sling bag that’s ideal for staying hands-free — and keeping up with her and Patrick Mahomes’ three children, Sterling, Bronze, and Golden.
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Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Nowadays, Monson de Kansky still keeps busy, whether by managing the Sierra Madre property; spending time with her four children, six grandchildren and cat, Lizzie; keeping up with current affairs and old friends; or, naturally, teaching dance.
—
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
DeBolt, who’d been keeping up with his adventures on Facebook, was especially concerned when Alberti faced flooding in Thailand that forced him to wait out dangerous water levels for days.
—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
This can sometimes take months and requires keeping up with soil amendments so the plant doesn't revert back to its old hue.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
But nearly five years have passed since Forza Horizon 5, and FH6 is clearly keeping up with the times.
—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Well, American public -- people do because their paychecks are not keeping up with their bills.
—
ABC News,
7 June 2026
The Center for Retirement Research maintains a National Retirement Risk Index, which estimates how many workers are at risk of not keeping up their standard of living in retirement.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeping up
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Still, Steve left a lasting legacy in Holden's life, beyond simply the scholarship.
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Moreover, the most lasting benefits typically occur when the technique is used as part of a comprehensive CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) program rather than as a standalone strategy.
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Su expects the industry to eventually consolidate around a handful of major players, with the rest surviving on local government subsidies or support from other backers.
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That’s because his is the rarest, with only about 50 surviving documents bearing his autograph.
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On June 29, 2026, Miami-Dade buried a FIFA 2026 stole, an FIU Panthers mascot and memorabilia from historian Dorothy Jenkins Fields honoring her legacy in preserving Black history and culture including photos of the Historic Lyric Theater.
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Sophisticated setting techniques enhance each stone’s brilliance while preserving the fluid movement of the jewels.
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By spinning off its freight unit, the remaining FedEx is focused on parcel and logistics services, while emphasizing higher-margin end markets.
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After the top four picks, the remaining 10 lottery teams are slotted in according to their records (meaning that the worst team is guaranteed at least the fifth pick).
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Disappearing Japandi slats and minimal, low-to-the-ground frames were the prevailing bedroom fixtures, with an almost prescriptive adherence to the same overall look—white percale sheets, Noguchi lanterns, and midcentury alarm clocks.
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There’s this prevailing sentiment of perseverance in spite of grief, and a compulsion to dedicate his success to those who witnessed the journey.
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Officials advised people to try conserving as much power as possible when the service was on, use surge protectors for valuable electronics, prepare emergency kits in the event of a fire and keep their refrigerators or freezers closed.
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Jackie and Shadow became internet sensations thanks to the live webcams maintained in their nest by nonprofit organization Friends of Big Bear Valley, which is an outspoken voice for conserving eagle habitat.
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Detectives are continuing an investigation that began weeks ago, Azarcon said, and are analyzing evidence to see whether the six are linked to additional crimes.
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And last month, JD said during a fourth quarter earnings conference call that is continuing to optimize its store fleet in North America.
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Still, supporters of the science bond are holding out hope.
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Shopping writer Rylee Johnston has been holding out until Prime Day to buy this dress.
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“Keeping up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeping%20up. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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