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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Even with that uncertainty, the Rose Bowl is leaning into its strengths of embracing nostalgia while keeping up with the times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

"We're always keeping up - it's crazy but we love it," says Jay.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

For those aging in place with multiple chronic conditions, keeping up with which meds to take when can feel like a full-time job.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Most airlines have suspended trips to Beirut, with MEA keeping up a reduced number of flights, including three a day to Turkey, compared to 11 normally.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

The other is the world of their profession: getting articles published, going to conferences, keeping up with the trends and gossip.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker