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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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 Some respondents have opted to reduce their plan contributions or borrow from their 401(k)s to meet other financial goals, such as reducing debt, paying for emergency expenses or keeping up with rising living costs, according to the results. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 15 July 2026 But rookie Brandon Valenzuela admitted recently that he's had some trouble keeping up with the evolving celebrations. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The authors recommended keeping up the funding, though the report didn’t elaborate on extending those initiatives. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 Both Faulstich and the couple’s son, Matt Gates, praised their father’s commitment to routine, both in keeping up the tradition of the Peachtree Road Race and life in general. — Andre Butso, AJC.com, 2 July 2026 In the sweet family snap, Mahomes posed wearing a no-fuss crossbody sling bag that’s ideal for staying hands-free — and keeping up with her and Patrick Mahomes’ three children, Sterling, Bronze, and Golden. — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Nowadays, Monson de Kansky still keeps busy, whether by managing the Sierra Madre property; spending time with her four children, six grandchildren and cat, Lizzie; keeping up with current affairs and old friends; or, naturally, teaching dance. — Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 DeBolt, who’d been keeping up with his adventures on Facebook, was especially concerned when Alberti faced flooding in Thailand that forced him to wait out dangerous water levels for days. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeping up

Adjective

Cobb County drivers experienced four long lasting, multilane freeway incidents in the same morning.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
By immersing oneself in a niche, studying local details, and building relationships, investors can effectively navigate market cycles and secure lasting success, maintaining a strong competitive edge.

— James Nelson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of lasting

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The country's remaining population still appears to hold an important reservoir of genetic diversity, representing one of the last surviving populations outside Australia.

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Soto Zea said that surviving Monday’s earthquake in Colombia after witnessing the devastation left behind in nearby Venezuela has left her feeling very nervous.

— Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of surviving

Verb

High schools should begin with phone-free classes while preserving access during lunch and passing periods.

— Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
If there is no stopping, retired park superintendent Bob Krumenaker said what could happen in Big Bend would rival the flooding of Hetch Hetchy Valley a century ago, an event that changed arguments about preserving the environment.

— Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of preserving

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Two of the remaining 11 managers, Michael Carrick and Roberto De Zerbi, weren’t in charge of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at the turn of the year.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
For the first time since the Second World War, wealthy Americans watched their tax rates plunge, unleashing a genie that, in time, would shake loose any remaining restrictions on American oligarchs’ wealth.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of remaining

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This figure, higher than prevailing estimates, suggests more oil is reaching markets, explaining the surprisingly muted crude price spikes despite ongoing conflicts.

— David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Across three seasons of TV, six feature-length films, and multiple DVD extras, the prevailing theme is that these guys love one another.

— Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of prevailing

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Unlike typical private foundations, a POF actively conducts charitable work, such as exhibiting and conserving objects for public access.

— Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Mark Lorie, deputy director of Broomfield Water Utilities, said staff members evaluate water supplies every day, deciding which water rights and sources will best meet the city's needs while conserving resources.

— Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of conserving

Verb

Playa del Rey's Vista del Mar has million-dollar views and a continuing history of deadly car accidents.

— Laurie Perez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
But the public should also understand what happens when institutions reduce job security while continuing to pay way less than competing employers.

— Francisco Ruiz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuing

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Rodri is getting more expensive for FC Barcelona City appears to be holding out for €80 million indeed.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Despite this, Miller has refused to drop out, holding out past the Monday deadline for Ohio Republicans to nominate a new candidate.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026