keeping up 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of keeping upnext
as in holding up

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keeping up

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verb

present participle of keep up
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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2
as in preserving
to keep in good condition kept the house up while the owners were gone

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3
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 Synonyms for keeping up
  1. surviving
  2. preserving
  3. remaining
  4. lasting
  5. conserving
  6. continuing
  7. prevailing
  8. maintaining
Verb
  • The track is based on a piano demo John Lennon recorded in 1977, and which Yoko Ono gave to the surviving members of the band in 1994.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But within a week, those very same survivors decide to return, preferring their odds in a series of death matches to their odds of surviving at home.
    Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of surviving
Verb
  • The museum, which was founded in 2014 with the goal of preserving automotive history, also hosts the Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week each year.
    Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • While hot water can help break down oils and grease, cold water is gentler on fabrics and helps prevent shrinking or fading, which is important for preserving the longevity of your sheets.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of preserving
Verb
  • The simplest path to an NFC West title would be to win their remaining two games against the Bears (4-11) and Los Angeles Rams (9-6), who would need to also lose to the Arizona Cardinals (7-8) at home Saturday night.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Alas, Costner left after the first part of S5; the second half unceremoniously kills off his character at the start of the first episode, with the remaining season dealing with the messy aftermath of what turns out to be an assassination.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of remaining
Verb
  • Nations should be exploring chances for a lasting peace, and avoiding forever wars.
    William Lambers, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Hyaluronic acid is a very effective humectant, capable of binding many times its weight in water, providing long lasting hydration and promoting wound healing.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of lasting
Verb
  • The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality highlights such technologies as essential for conserving freshwater resources and creating sustainable water systems.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Unnatural Year End Giving Giving is not conserving.
    Shane Enete, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of conserving
Verb
  • Central banks are also continuing to experiment in the space.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • After Newport, Dylan kept performing and writing new music, releasing two albums in one year and continuing his shift from folk to rock.
    Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of continuing
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  • For years, the prevailing theory was that spaces should be staged neutrally and impersonally in order to appeal to as many buyers as possible.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
  • That’s the prevailing thought around a Clemson program again at a crossroads.
    Grace Raynor, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of prevailing
Verb
  • Fostering those connections and maintaining them over time is crucial, and often where things get tricky.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Institutions can minimize their exposure to populist ire while maintaining credibility by narrowing their focus to core functions and avoiding controversial areas.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of maintaining
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