KEEPING UP Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in holding up

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verb

present participle of keep up

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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as in preserving

to keep in good condition kept the house up while the owners were gone

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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 keeping up

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The report also reflected that wages are not keeping up with inflation. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 The record-high stock prices are helping investors feel better about their finances, or at least less bad, when Americans are generally feeling discouraged about keeping up with the fast-rising cost of living. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 For those who haven’t been keeping up with every former Twilight Saga actor, Taylor Lautner married Taylor Dome in 2022. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026 In South Florida in particular, where the cost of living has skyrocketed in recent years, teacher salaries aren’t keeping up. — Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 One challenge is keeping up with tech that is always evolving. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 Companies in this space routinely warn investors that this is an unpredictable source of business risk, since selling a consumer product globally means keeping up with an ever-shifting global safety regulation patchwork. — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026 Experts say consumers can stay safe from outbreaks by keeping up with food recalls, washing produce well, refrigerating produce properly, and monitoring symptoms linked to foodborne illnesses. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 In turn, keeping up with the new federal loan changes has become almost as challenging as making the payments for the borrowers who are struggling to afford their student loan debt. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeping up

Adjective

According to the American Psychological Association, self-affirmations, even in small doses, can have lasting effects on our self-esteem.

— Lennon Sherburne, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
The lack of renovations will mete out pain to the DIY renovations market and pros, and if the situation lasts too long, also potentially to the homeowners in more lasting ways.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of lasting

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Christa Pike was unconscious, intubated and on a ventilator in a Nashville hospital as of Thursday evening, a day after surviving a botched execution attempt, her lawyers said in a court filing.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
On Thursday, the US Space Force said that the final two surviving Defense Support Program satellites (presumably DSP-20 and DSP-22) participated in an on-orbit maneuvering exercise in early September.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of surviving

Verb

As the brand evolved, this team transitioned into a dedicated bag restoration and maintenance atelier, preserving the longevity of each piece and keeping the warmth of handmade memory alive through patient care.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Here’s how some places around the country are changing, and how one state is succeeding in preserving its native wildlife.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of preserving

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The Hawks ruled out veteran guard CJ McCollum with a nose contusion ahead of Monday night’s game, opening the door for the rookie guard to run with the remaining available starters.

— Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Hope arose that the Daryl Powell settlement in January would lead to a quick resolution of the remaining lawsuits filed against the iconic Manhattan church.

— Luke Cyphers, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of remaining

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Some also expect that the third-quarter earnings season will confirm that strong corporate fundamentals — not prevailing outside forces — will determine where stocks go next.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
The prevailing memory from the game, though, will be Sullivan’s goal.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of prevailing

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The Biden administration’s designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary in 2024 represents virtually all of California’s progress conserving coastal waters since the state began tracking.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
This line is increasing sustainable sourcing, minimizing landfill waste, and conserving fresh water, among many initiatives.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of conserving

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The state cannot both claim the benefits of a settlement Florida declined to join while continuing to sue us.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
No deaths had been confirmed as of Friday afternoon, although emergency officials warned that assessments were continuing and communications with some affected communities remained difficult.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuing

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Bad news for fans of Ted Lasso‘s original Richmond men’s team who have been holding out hope for a larger presence of the players in the show’s new incarnation.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
When the target returned, a neighbor’s security camera captured the pair quickly sitting up and holding out what appeared to be phones to photograph or record the family, according to the affidavit.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026