keeping up 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of keeping upnext
as in holding up

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keeping up

2 of 2

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 death benefit provides liquidity to buy out the deceased partner’s share, protecting the business and surviving partners from financial strain.
    Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Many are personal stories about surviving the unthinkable.
    Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of surviving
Verb
  • Last month, the country sent a clear message rejecting the radical policies of the past few years and choosing instead a path of common sense, constitutional order, and preserving our freedoms.
    Rich Lowry, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The essence of brand stewardship is preserving what makes a brand special even while growing as part of a long-term vision.
    Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of preserving
Verb
  • Additionally, Legendary recently bought out the remaining equity interest held by Wanda Group, leaving the company solely owned by management and Apollo and launching a new phase of strategic expansion.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Some students expressed anxiety about remaining on campus.
    Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of remaining
Verb
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to continue the war until Hamas is destroyed and all the hostages are returned and has said Israel will maintain a lasting military presence in some areas.
    Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In Sudan, political stability is a prerequisite for lasting stability in the region.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of lasting
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  • The holidays offer a unique opportunity to engage children in hands-on activities like crafting decorations from recycled materials, choosing sustainable gifts, and conserving energy with eco-friendly lighting, which make sustainability relatable and actionable.
    Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • During the summer and early fall, when the Hudson Bay ice melts, polar bears often remain on land, fasting and conserving energy until the sea ice refreezes in winter.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of conserving
Verb
  • That’s an ominous sign for higher education leaders, who now must prepare to address a slow, continuing slide in high-school seniors, who make up the bulk of their entering students every year.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Live television maestro Raj Kapoor will return as executive producer and showrunner, continuing his streak of helming high-profile events.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of continuing
Verb
  • Instead, there is a prevailing sense that consumers are craving authenticity.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The plans also portray a company management team focused on dealing with the realities of an energy transition most agree is now faltering, rather than on signaling virtue by supporting prevailing narratives.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of prevailing
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  • The often-unsung heroes of the IT department have the task of deploying and maintaining the infrastructure that lets organizations thrive in the digital era.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Legendary develops, produces, markets, and finances major films for global audiences, while also maintaining leading television, comic book, video game, licensing, and merchandising divisions.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of maintaining
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