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keep up

VERB
maintain, sustain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hold on
WEAK
balance compete contend continue emulate go on keep pace keep step match pace persevere preserve rival run with vie
Antonyms
WEAK
let go neglect

Example Sentences

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To Dillard, Avid’s CEO, incorporating AI is a way to ensure that creators can make enough content to keep up with audiences’ increasing demands.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The company said it had seen a "gap in the market" that has left many businesses without enough computing power because the industry cannot keep up with demand.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

At the same time, California’s powerful unions are under pressure from members to keep up with sky-high housing costs in one of the nation’s most expensive metro areas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Now, the fundamentals just need to try to keep up with the stock.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

He was carrying Rowan's pack again, but even without the extra weight Rowan had to struggle to keep up.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda