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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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“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

Lenovo’s longstanding relationships with chip makers allow it to secure steady chip and component supplies, thereby keeping up with manufacturing timelines, Yu says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 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

Translation: As people get older, they have more and more trouble keeping up with switching tasks and focusing under demanding circumstances.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel