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keep pace

VERB
keep up
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hold on
WEAK
balance compete contend continue emulate go on keep step match pace persevere preserve rival run with vie
Antonyms
WEAK
let go neglect
VERB
parallel
Synonyms
STRONGEST
complement correlate correspond imitate
STRONG
agree assimilate collimate collocate compare conform copy equal equate liken match paragon parallelize
Antonyms
STRONGEST
differ
STRONG
disagree imbalance refuse
WEAK
distort diverge separate skew

Example Sentences

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However, the 4% rule is typically inflation-adjusted, meaning each year you increase the amount you take out to keep pace with the rising cost of living.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

They missed out on reaching the Champions League on the final day in May, then spent £180m in the summer to try to keep pace at the top.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

The union said JBS has refused wage increases that keep pace with inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Grieco said that when it comes to interceptors, "production simply cannot keep pace with demand."

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

"Just keep pace," Curron suggested, as we trotted down the street.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds