kept-up 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of kept-upnext
as in maintained

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kept up

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verb

past tense of keep up
1
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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2
as in preserved
to keep in good condition kept the house up while the owners were gone

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3
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 Synonyms for kept-up
  1. survived
  2. preserved
  3. remained
  4. lasted
  5. continued
  6. prevailed
  7. maintained
  8. persisted
Verb
  • The find amazed scientists, as the scientific community was still uncertain about how birds survived the winter.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to his son Sam, Edward Haddad is survived by his wife, Lydia; his daughter Norma Cohen; eight grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
    David Moin, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of survived
Verb
  • Alongside traditional fixtures like the 2,700-pound cast iron chandeliers recreated from original construction drawings and photos with 21st-century energy-efficient lighting, graffiti has been preserved with every effort to find, credit and showcase the artists.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Under Carmody’s leadership since 2007, Eastern Market has added new market days, supported food entrepreneurs and preserved its historic charm.
    Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of preserved
Verb
  • Since researchers began excavating and studying Stonehenge in the 17th century, the structure’s purpose has remained a mystery.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Yet Dylan remained deeply ambivalent about being absorbed into any kind of movement.
    Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of remained
Verb
  • The ground stop lasted about an hour.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Then, a miracle happened and the oil lasted for eight days, providing enough time to make more oil to keep the flame lit and fulfill the temple’s rededication.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of lasted
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  • The custom of eating fish on Christmas Eve also continued as a way to maintain a connection with Italy and to honor ancestors, National Geographic said.
    Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • After the ceremony, the day continued with various rituals and games.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of continued
Verb
  • After a years-long dispute in court, the chief executive of concert promoter Knitting Factory has prevailed to take control of the beloved Pioneertown music venue Pappy & Harriet’s.
    August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • One of Ohio State's two losses this season came at the hands of the Ducks in a mid-October clash, where Oregon prevailed 32-21.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of prevailed
Verb
  • Not everyone was on the same page, as some commentators maintained that Lively had behaved rudely to Kjersti Flaa in that infamous interview and had a problematic past.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Even amid stressful late-game scenarios, Washington’s quarterback, whose EKG might have appeared flatlined since he seemingly never gets rattled, maintained his calm approach.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of maintained
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  • But residents’ complaints about conditions have persisted for decades, with protests intensifying in 2021.
    Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The fish had effectively died out of these waters years earlier, but have since persisted in the clean water.
    Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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