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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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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

"Regulators have made progress to support consumers, but they're not keeping up with the pressure now facing millions of households," said Gareth Davies, head of the NAO.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Wages External link are barely keeping up with inflation External link, and consumer confidence External link is at record lows.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

For people who are risk-averse, that much cash can feel like a warm blanket, but it’s likely barely keeping up with inflation, if at all.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Before long she had twenty plate-sized pieces for the party, while steadily keeping up with the orders that were pouring in.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith