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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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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
The Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to hike the minimum wage for more than 23,000 tourism workers, handing a huge victory to labor unions whose members have struggled to keep up with the rising cost of food, rent and other expenses.
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
For the 2024-2025 winter travel season, many airlines have launched additional flight capacity to Mexico in an effort to keep up with the growing demand.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
The viral post also comes amid a pilot shortage, as the industry struggles to keep up with the demand for air travel.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
During the busy holiday season, many online retailers and delivery services hire additional seasonal workers to help keep up with the flood of packages.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
For the 2024-2025 winter travel season, many airlines have launched additional flight capacity to Mexico in an effort to keep up with the growing demand.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
The viral post also comes amid a pilot shortage, as the industry struggles to keep up with the demand for air travel.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
During the busy holiday season, many online retailers and delivery services hire additional seasonal workers to help keep up with the flood of packages.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up
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But Roz teaches the animals to act against their nature—to befriend one another, accept Brightbill, and work together to survive.Elvia Wilk, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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By emphasizing the long-term game, DEI work can better survive the short-term backlash.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Why Yellowstone Unexpectedly Killed Off Colby in 'Simple' but 'Shocking' Way The episode ends on that note, but leaves questions over who Kayce may enlist in his simple tax loophole scheme to help preserve the Dutton ranch for years to come.Chris Barilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Moreover, these projects encourage sustainable land use, reducing the need for suburban sprawl and preserving green spaces.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In the wake of Friday's news, TikTok content creators are wasting no time advising followers to find them on other platforms, as the social media app's future remains murky.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, as rescuers remain focused on nursing the Muddy River's wildlife back to health, officials are continuing their investigation into the cause of the spill.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, longer breaks, especially those lasting months, tend to result in more significant losses, particularly for beginners.Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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This segment of What’s Ahead examines how Putin’s plans can be thwarted and how a great lasting settlement can be reached, leaving Ukraine truly independent.Steve Forbes, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Their fish are born and raised on the farm in water that continuously filters and recirculates to conserve as much as possible.Becky Duffett, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
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Daylight saving time officially began in the U.S. on March 21, 1918, as a measure to maximize daylight and conserve energy during World War I. Why does Arizona not observe daylight saving time?Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Tusk has continued to emphasize his dedication to fostering dialogue, including meetings with key leaders such as Friedrich Merz, head of Germany's CDU party, who recently visited Kyiv.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Still, the mother of five continues to show up for her children.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kissel prevailed with a golden goal in overtime Monday, bringing the game to 2-1 and the unseeded Vermont its first men’s soccer NCAA championship in program history.Rebecca Tauber, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Related article Vikings, Falcons prevail in Monday Night Football doubleheader The reigning back-to-back Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs secured their 10th straight playoff berth with five games to spare after beating the Las Vegas Raiders on Black Friday in Week 13.Sam Joseph, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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House Republicans have doubled down on their commitment to maintain the McCarthy-Biden agreement's defense spending levels, resisting calls to exceed the cap.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Along the way, expect physicians to scramble to maintain, or even increase, their incomes.Peter Ubel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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