keep abreast of

VERB

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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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

Kay Stimson, Dominion’s vice president of government affairs, often calls in to local meetings when voting machine issues arise, to keep abreast of the accusations or to answer questions from officials.

From Reuters • Nov. 6, 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

“At the very least, this seems like a terribly counterproductive, irresponsible, and ill-conceived way” to keep abreast of surveillance tech, he added.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2022

When a young man fails to keep abreast of the possibilities of his position he recedes constantly, if unconsciously, perhaps.

From Successward A Young Man's Book for Young Men by Bok, Edward W.

keep abreast of

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