kept up (with)

verb

Definition of kept up (with)next
past tense of keep up (with)
as in communicated (with)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kept up (with)
  1. informed
  2. instructed
  3. notified
  4. apprised
  5. reached
  6. told
  7. acquainted
  8. briefed
Verb
  • Steele informed him of her gender transition.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The youngest person to have been injured is believed to be 12 years old, while the oldest is thought to be a man in his 70s, an officer informed the press at the scene, per the footage obtained by KSDK-TV.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of informed
Verb
  • In May, the president instructed his trade representative, under Section 301 of the Trade Act, to raise tariffs on specific Chinese imports.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Newsom, noting the costs, vetoed Dodd’s bill and instead instructed the Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training, commonly known as POST, to develop optional classes.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of instructed
Verb
  • The court allowed Ruiz to be released from the Nashua Street Jail on bail, despite an immigration detainer requesting ICE be notified of his release.
    Greg Wehner, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The release of homicide victims’ names is delayed by two weeks to allow time for the victims’ families to be notified of a death by Chicago police.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of notified
Verb
  • Understanding who the leaders in the industry are and tracking governmental regulatory agencies can keep a company apprised when changes do occur so compliance can be adjusted seamlessly.
    Parvez Siddiqui, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Keep employees regularly apprised of any updates through short, clear messages, and make sure to adapt and revise any communications materials to reflect any policy changes.
    Victoria Zambito, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of apprised
Verb
  • Jayden Daniels was already the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year front-runner, but the QB reached a new level with the Commanders' comeback Sunday, Chris Bumbaca writes.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Clinton was previously hospitalized in Southern California in 2021 for an infection that reached his blood, but was released after six days.
    Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of reached
Verb
  • This wouldn't be the first time an owner learned their cat's gender was different from what they were originally told.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • We’ve always been told that TV was a business that aimed to create long-running hits!
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of told
Verb
  • She was acquainted with five languages by kindergarten and went on to study how people learn and process language.
    Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Nicola Coughlan is well-acquainted with the past.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of acquainted
Verb
  • All, however, are in play, according to sources briefed on the Jays’ discussions.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
  • For Yankees, abundant possibilities at first The Yankees appear increasingly likely to go with a more inexpensive option at first base than Alonso or Walker, according to sources briefed on their pursuits.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of briefed
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