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as in lasts
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 preserves
to keep in good condition
kept the house up while the owners were gone
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as in remains
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 keeps up
So, cinnamon sugar popcorn keeps up with your go-go-go energy.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The 36-year-old also keeps up a rigorous touring schedule, currently performing a Las Vegas residency in partnership with the Tao Group.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeps up
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New cars usually include a bumper-to-bumper warranty that lasts for 3-5 years or 36,000-60,000 miles.—
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When that barrier is healthy, foundation applies better, lasts longer, looks smoother, and wears more beautifully overall.—
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The lower temperature preserves fresh tomato flavor and natural color, yielding a paste that is brighter red, looser in texture, and cleaner-tasting.—
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And the January 6th Oral History Project Act preserves firsthand accounts so the truth of that day can never be erased or rewritten.—
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Ted Noffey remains the favorite at 6-1 on the morning line, followed by Kentucky Jockey Club winner Further Ado at 10-1, Remsen winner Paladin at 10-1 and dominant Churchill Downs maiden winer Cannoneer at 15-1.—
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Good Will Hunting remains Damon and Affleck's defining work together.—
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The Creature, who longs for death, attempts to blow itself up with that dynamite, but survives the blast.—
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Government agencies and businesses that invest in this training, and that insist every critical number survives a deterministic check, will capture AI's benefits without stumbling into its blind spots.—
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Vasopressin also conserves water by reducing urine output.—
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The new approach offers a dual solution that simultaneously conserves agricultural resources and produces a biodegradable alternative to address landfill waste.—
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What has long been a tool for brands to innovate and surprise shoppers with unexpected partnerships continues to fall flat more often in a progressively crowded space.—
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The video arrives as Yungblud continues his Australian tour, with upcoming performances scheduled at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl, followed by shows in Brisbane and Perth.—
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Chilly, gloomy weather prevails as the weekend comes to a close across Maryland.—
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The two entities plan to sign once the DNR case is settled, provided Enbridge prevails.—
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
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Gonzales has pleaded not guilty and his legal team maintains he's being scapegoated.—
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“Keeps up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps%20up. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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