keep up

verb

Definition of keep upnext
1
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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2
as in to preserve
to keep in good condition kept the house up while the owners were gone

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3
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 Hundreds of viewers could relate to the struggle to keep up with messaging admin. — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 Additionally, the restaurant implemented the modernized interior design to keep up with growing customer demands, Mashed reported in March 2023. — Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025 But thousands of women, children, and older people – many hungry and some shoeless – trailed behind the troops, doing their best to keep up. — Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025 TikTok's Parental Controls Over the Last 5 Years TikTok's safety features have come a long way, mostly because the platform has had to evolve quickly to keep up with user demands and parental pressure. — Annabelle Canela, Parents, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for keep up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up
  1. survive
  2. preserve
  3. remain
  4. last
  5. conserve
  6. continue
  7. prevail
  8. maintain
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  • Preserved pollen grains and other spores told them about the diversity of plant life in the refugium, something like an oasis where there is food and water available, and environmental conditions are moderate enough to keep organisms surviving through natural disasters and other adverse conditions.
    — Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The nine-year-old boy who lived there, Roki Sasaki, survived.
    — Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of survive
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  • The administration has promised that certain federal education grants, including for low-income and rural schools, would be preserved.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The hotel’s size, scale, and architectural signatures have been preserved, but the Veranda House now has updated ADA-compliant rooms and common spaces and new-and-improved amenities.
    — Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of preserve
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  • Now, only one question remains: Who will play JFK Jr.?
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Meanwhile, the on-site screenings featured 24 titles, including 10 world premieres, and the online IP Catalogue — listing 1,600+ projects — remains open through April.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of remain
Verb
  • The teenager’s strong Burnley accent meant his rendition made a lasting impression.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • All of the phases of the eclipse are expected to last around six hours.
    — Kelly Tyko, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of last
Verb
  • This can help align incentives and conserve precious capital.
    — Joseph Edgar, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Americans in New Jersey and Delaware have been urged to conserve water amid drought conditions and wildfires.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of conserve
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  • As this powerful technology increasingly permeates law enforcement and private security operations, fundamental questions about privacy, consent and algorithmic bias continue to dominate public discourse.
    — Lars Daniel, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Comments The story of Natalia Grace continues to captivate us, first as an Investigation Discovery docuseries and now as a Hulu drama, Good American Family, starring Ellen Pompeo and Mark Duplass.
    — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of continue
Verb
  • Pod Save America's Jon Lovett welcomed Bill Maher, who challenged the left's prevailing support for transgender rights and gender-affirming care.
    — Zachary Basu, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Cool conditions are forecast to prevail through Sunday.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of prevail
Verb
  • Republicans argue that the measure would fully fund core federal services and maintain operations without raising overall spending.
    — Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The town celebrates its history and maintains links to its past through the collection of antique farm equipment at the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum and the Garfield County Museum.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
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