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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
From 1979 to 2020, worker productivity jumped but hourly pay did not keep up when adjusted for inflation.
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
For Aston Martin, a Fifth-Place Finish Again: Its season began with so much promise, but the team was unable to keep up with the leaders.
—Phillip Horton, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Mainstream audiences may not have always been ready for the task of keeping up with him, but Lynch’s desire to make these swerves is essential to the continued potency of his art.
—Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2025
Bishop O’Dowd improved to 10-6. Centennial-Las Vegas 81, No. 7 Piedmont 66
Youthful Piedmont kept up with the visitors from Nevada for a while at O’Dowd before Centennial pulled away in the fourth.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
For Aston Martin, a Fifth-Place Finish Again: Its season began with so much promise, but the team was unable to keep up with the leaders.
—Phillip Horton, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Mainstream audiences may not have always been ready for the task of keeping up with him, but Lynch’s desire to make these swerves is essential to the continued potency of his art.
—Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2025
Bishop O’Dowd improved to 10-6. Centennial-Las Vegas 81, No. 7 Piedmont 66
Youthful Piedmont kept up with the visitors from Nevada for a while at O’Dowd before Centennial pulled away in the fourth.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up
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He was survived by his parents, five brothers and his wife, according to the clipping.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Sanders’ story of his Toyota Tacoma surviving the Eaton Fire went viral on social media.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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The technology captures moments in time that are then preserved in virtual archives, allowing people like the TikTok creator to visit memories from years past.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Systemic reforms are needed to preserve its role as a tool for human freedom.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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As Alonso remains unsigned and his suitors dwindle, a surprising team could swoop in to sign him.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Editor’s picks The conversation also explores how certain films remain out of reach.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
20 Jan. 2025
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Rubio’s memo reportedly did not provide additional details about the suspension policy, including how long any such suspension periods may last.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
24 Jan. 2025
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Even before the first phase is completed, the fragile cease-fire agreement that has paused 15 months of war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas faces increasingly long odds of lasting or even reaching phase two.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Eating seasonally and locally, reducing food waste, conserving water and recycling properly are other ways to help mitigate, or deal with the effects of, the climate crisis.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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Panda diplomacy is seen as a way for China to not only conserve wildlife but promote goodwill and strengthen diplomatic ties with other countries — bringing a whole new meaning to soft power.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
24 Jan. 2025
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Portions of Southern California near Los Angeles remain under a red flag warning as Santa Ana winds continue to blow.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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As Saudi Arabia continues to diversify its economy and promote foreign investment, the youthful kingdom (63% of the Saudi population is under the age of 30) is a promising emerging market for luxury: Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel have opened stores in the country.—
Matteo Atti,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Both believe that their form of governance is superior and must prevail.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes,
29 Jan. 2025
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Previously trapped near an undersea mountain, the iceberg now appears to be drifting with prevailing currents, according to Andrew Meijers, a physical oceanographer at the British Antarctic Survey.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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In a tall pot, heat a neutral oil to 350ºF and try to maintain this temperature when frying the corn dogs.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Remember that efforts to maintain the status quo with the criminal justice system are also political.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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