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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
Your brother's idea takes the pressure off while keeping up the surprise factor.
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Staff Author, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Lakeland-Winter Haven experienced a rapid price appreciation that hasn't kept up with local wage growth, Norada writes.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Reverse mortgages carry unique risks, however: Borrowers must keep up with property taxes, homeowners insurance and household maintenance or risk their loan coming due early.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
At McKinsey, the decision to focus on quality reflects a deeper understanding of what thought leadership should accomplish: not just keeping up with the content race, but leading it with ideas that drive business outcomes.
—Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Staff Author, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Lakeland-Winter Haven experienced a rapid price appreciation that hasn't kept up with local wage growth, Norada writes.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Reverse mortgages carry unique risks, however: Borrowers must keep up with property taxes, homeowners insurance and household maintenance or risk their loan coming due early.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
At McKinsey, the decision to focus on quality reflects a deeper understanding of what thought leadership should accomplish: not just keeping up with the content race, but leading it with ideas that drive business outcomes.
—Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up
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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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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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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.Matt Jones, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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This initiative aims to preserve and celebrate Lebanon’s cinematic legacy, offering students, researchers, and film professionals valuable resources.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
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Cold weather overflow shelters remain open Cold weather overflow shelters will remain open through 10 a.m. Sunday as Middle Tennessee prepares to sink back into a deep freeze over the weekend.Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Hilltop section of Columbus remains overrun by fentanyl.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Ed Kelce's gift-giving efforts, meanwhile, left a lasting impression of Travis and Jason.Natasha Dye, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms can appear between six hours and six days of infection and will last for four to seven days, the CDC said.James Powel, USA TODAY, 24 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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Arizona Republic Capitol Hill lawmakers have until midnight Friday, when Congress hopes to adjourn for the holidays, to pass a bill that would continue to fund the government.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Many Koreans experience an internal division amid the continuing conflict between the South and the North.Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 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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Economists, however, are closely monitoring whether consumers can maintain this level of support amid a backdrop of rising uncertainties including President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Survivor legend and Traitors headband icon Parvati Shallow has accomplished something remarkable, carving out — and maintaining — a place in the public consciousness for nearly 20 years.Sally Tamarkin, Them, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Keep up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20up. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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