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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
Despite his medical issues Francis has kept up a busy calendar of events, including a 12-day visit of four countries in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific.
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Rob Picheta, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
This Alienware monitor is designed to keep up with your fastest reflexes, offering a 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time for ultra-smooth gameplay.
—Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 13 Feb. 2025
Her areas of expertise include keeping up with the Kelce family, Sister Wives and Harry Styles’ latest whereabouts.
—Meredith Nardino, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
Extra staff has also been brought in to assist designers in keeping up with demand.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2025
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Rob Picheta, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
This Alienware monitor is designed to keep up with your fastest reflexes, offering a 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time for ultra-smooth gameplay.
—Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 13 Feb. 2025
Her areas of expertise include keeping up with the Kelce family, Sister Wives and Harry Styles’ latest whereabouts.
—Meredith Nardino, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
Extra staff has also been brought in to assist designers in keeping up with demand.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up
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He is survived by his daughter, the actor Nicole Burley.—
Mark Kennedy,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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In addition to his wife, he is survived by nieces Claire and Paula.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2025
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Considering that the United States now produces more oil than Saudi Arabia, is this relationship still worth preserving?—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Tom Murphy,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Several units remain on scene to monitor and address any potential hotspots.—
Shaela Foster,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2025
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One regular-season game remains before St. Charles East opens at 6 p.m. next Tuesday in the Willowbrook Regional semifinals.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The outlet also noted that the plane is about 16 years old, but aircrafts in its model typically last two to three decades.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Its success has also brought optimism to China’s tech sector, which is still recovering after a severe regulatory crackdown lasting more than three years.—
John Liu,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Homeowners should take precautions before a storm hits by setting thermostats to a reasonable level to conserve energy, insulating pipes to prevent freezing and ensuring all doors and windows are sealed properly.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The collaboration serves to increase hunting efficiency and conserves energy for both parties, which is a clear evolutionary advantage in such a competitive ecosystem.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
3 Feb. 2025
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The latest bout of rain set in along the central coast of California and the San Francisco Bay area Tuesday and will continue to ramp up Thursday, according to AccuWeather.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Homendy said the agency has completed its work at the scene of the crash and is continuing its analysis of the physical evidence.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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This reminds me of watching the 2025 Australian Open women’s tennis singles final when Madison Keys prevailed in a nail-biting match to win her first Grand Slam tournament!—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
9 Feb. 2025
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One inspiring example of optimism prevailing against all odds is the story of basketball legend Michael Jordan.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Why Fertilize Azaleas? Establishing or maintaining acidic soil is essential to the health of azaleas.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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Heim was quick to acknowledge the chaos, the unpredictability of Daytona races, and the pressure during the final laps, noting the challenges of maintaining control with worn tires while surrounded by other drivers pushing for top positions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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