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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
The 2023 second-round draft pick out of Arizona State kept up the momentum, stroking seven hits including two doubles while taking five walks in his first 26 trips to the plate for a stellar 1.065 OPS and .368 batting average.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
Some of the strongest buyer markets appear to be in the Southeast, where builders have been able to keep up with demand.
—Nick Jachim, The Hill, 26 Apr. 2025
The linebacker may not be able to keep up in coverage at the next level, which should turn the Colts off.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Security teams are overburdened, flooded with alerts, juggling a patchwork of tools, and struggling to keep up with the pace of modern threats.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
Some of the strongest buyer markets appear to be in the Southeast, where builders have been able to keep up with demand.
—Nick Jachim, The Hill, 26 Apr. 2025
The linebacker may not be able to keep up in coverage at the next level, which should turn the Colts off.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Security teams are overburdened, flooded with alerts, juggling a patchwork of tools, and struggling to keep up with the pace of modern threats.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keep up
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If young curlews cannot survive to reproductive age, conservationists fear there won’t be enough breeding birds to replenish the species’ numbers, which could cause the entire population to collapse.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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Yes, the cast members who survived Season 1—Hunter Doohan (Tyler Galpin), Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair), Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia Addams), Luis Guzmán (Gomez Addams), and Fred Armisen (Uncle Fester), alongside Ortega’s Wednesday Addams—will all be returning.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2025
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In recent years, civil rights groups and others have ramped up efforts to preserve the history of underrepresented communities in America.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Chromium uses chemicals to preserve the animal's skin, and offers more water and heat resistance for the leather products it's applied to.—
Gia Yetikyel,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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Whether cooking for Hollywood stars or crafting simple dishes for his audience, Arya remained grounded in the belief that true success comes from being real, not manufactured.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Others have warned that Trump could just ignore the Constitution and simply remain in office, with no clear way to force him out.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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You’re being called to play the long game, to build something that lasts.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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The caregiver partner can feel a consistent stress to keep it together during that time, which can last decades.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Similarly, a home that conserves water and reduces waste is considered sustainable.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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The fact that most of their plants are drought tolerant and their dry swale retains a moist environment after catching the rain means another way to save and conserve water.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Backed by cardinals seeking reform, the low-profile Bergoglio emerged as a surprise contender early on, and his momentum continued.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Courtesy of brand Adidas Bravada 2.0 Platform Sneakers $60 Amazon Courtesy of brand H&M Feather-Soft Flared Ultra-High Jeans $35 H&M Ankle boots Even though the heat is starting to show, ankle boots continue to have their place in warmer climates.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2025
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Nonetheless, under current court interpretation of federal law, Maine should prevail if the state can stick it out, said Rothstein and several other critics of the Trump administration.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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While most losses were caused by fraud, ransomware prevailed as the largest threat to critical infrastructure in 2024, the FBI said.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Things like getting enough sleep, exercising and maintaining social connections all make a difference in improving one's outlook – which can in turn make a significant difference in weathering financial uncertainty or landing a new job.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2025
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In April, 2018, Ayyub was sitting with a friend in a Delhi restaurant when a source alerted her to a video that was appearing in online chat groups maintained by B.J.P. supporters.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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