keep pace with

VERB

equal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amount to break even compare comprise correspond match reach

STRONG

agree approach balance coordinate emulate equalize equate equipoise level meet parallel rival tally tie touch

WEAK

be commensurate be identical be level be tantamount come up to consist of equiponderate live up to measure up partake of rank with rise to run abreast square with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

differ fail

STRONG

disagree disconnect disproportion imbalance separate

WEAK

unmatch vary

Example Sentences

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It reported that a small rise in funding for day-to-day spending was not enough to keep pace with rising costs and demand, particularly on social care.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Even since the start of May, while Microsoft advanced on an absolute basis, it failed to keep pace with rival software names on a relative basis, highlighting ongoing leadership concerns.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Scandals and resignations have reignited a debate about whether Washington’s rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the unfolding misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

And even those models that aren’t at record overvaluation levels are still projecting that the U.S. stocks will barely keep pace with inflation over the next decade.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Sure enough, we were already walking, stretching ourselves to keep pace with Styx’s long-legged stride.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon

keep pace with

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