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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

“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

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

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

Her fingertips were turning white from the effort of keeping up the illusion of the sprig of youth.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi