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kept 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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I think his character knowledge has certainly risen since his time away from Everton because he's kept up to date with the modern player.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Pulgarin hadn’t kept up with him after Fraire graduated, aside from one Burbank track meet that Fraire attended as a college freshman to support his former team.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Most private-credit loans go to companies bought by private equity, but the pace of buyouts hasn’t kept up with the flood of money pouring into the credit funds.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Protracted court battles around the country over everything from pets to property show how laws haven’t kept up with the changing ways people are coupling up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“I’m sorry, son,” his mum said, tears sneaking out of her eyes now, even though she kept up her smile.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness