keeping 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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keeping up

Inflation is back in focus this morning, with new CPI data and major bank earnings offering a dual look at how Americans are keeping up.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

"It all stems from talking to people constantly and making sure we're keeping up."

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

That means households’ purchasing power isn’t keeping up with increases in the cost of things like rent, groceries and gasoline.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026

“It’s very clear that wages are not keeping up with inflation, which explains why the consumer sentiment was at an all-time low,” said George Catrambone, head of fixed income, Americas, at DWS Asset Management.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 7, 2026

The path was narrow and strewn with rocks like cannonballs, so the Sicilian had a terrible time keeping up.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman