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keep abreast of

VERB
follow
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adhere to adopt attend keep observe reflect serve support watch
STRONG
accord comply conform copy cultivate emulate harmonize heed imitate match mimic mind mirror note obey regard
WEAK
abide by be consistent with be devoted to be guided by be in keeping be interested in do like follow suit give allegiance to hold fast keep an eye on live up to model on pattern oneself upon string along take after take as an example
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disregard ignore let go neglect overlook refuse reject release
STRONG
be original clash deny differ disagree disobey fight oppose
WEAK
avoid go before lead misunderstand not get pass over precede scorn shun slight

Example Sentences

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“Chinese companies are under tremendous pressure to keep abreast of U.S. innovations,” said Chris Nicholson, an investor with the venture capital firm Page One Ventures who focuses on A.I. technologies.

From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2024

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said on Thursday the duchess was "grateful for the swift response of emergency services and will keep abreast of developments".

From BBC • May 12, 2023

Another Venezuelan in Matamoros, Giovanny Castellanos, said he was camping out in a tent on the border, wrapped up in blankets, to keep abreast of developments.

From Reuters • Dec. 24, 2022

But that annual increase, designed to keep abreast of inflation, was suspended during the pandemic and has not been renewed.

From Washington Post • Apr. 12, 2022

By visiting or calling regularly at these places one generally can keep abreast of all the society news in town.

From News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories by Spencer, M. Lyle (Matthew Lyle)