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as in to preserve
to keep in good condition
he repairs and maintains antique cars as a hobby
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as in to defend
to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections
part of debating is learning to maintain your position in the face of harsh challenges
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as in to keep
to pay the living expenses of
we simply cannot afford to maintain a horse
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as in to argue
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
she continued to maintain that a sewing machine would end up paying for itself since she could make her own clothes
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as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
he maintains that there is indeed hard evidence for extraterrestrial visitors
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Recent Examples of maintain
Another bill filed by Hastings earlier this year would require homeowner and auto insurers operating in Illinois to maintain a website that showed a summary of each year’s premium rate changes, as well as rate change data going back five years.
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Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
Liebling pleaded guilty to charges of abuse and neglect, and while maintaining his innocence on the assault charge, was later sentenced 18 months in detention and three years probation.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 21 July 2025
What To Know The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior coalition partner, Komeito, were short three seats to maintain a majority in the 248-seat upper house.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
To maintain a growth mindset, routinely evaluate your hard and soft skills.
—Kevin Walters, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
Liebling pleaded guilty to charges of abuse and neglect, and while maintaining his innocence on the assault charge, was later sentenced 18 months in detention and three years probation.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 21 July 2025
What To Know The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior coalition partner, Komeito, were short three seats to maintain a majority in the 248-seat upper house.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
To maintain a growth mindset, routinely evaluate your hard and soft skills.
—Kevin Walters, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintain
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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The $6 million project aims to preserve the pool’s historical charm while ensuring its functionality for future generations.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
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Mark was disappointed, but the poster defended himself, saying he’s helped before and didn’t want to be taken for granted.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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And the reason is simple: Indy is a track where the Hendrick cars are always strong, with Larson being the defending race winner.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Here's how to keep your pets safe Temps feel like 100-plus in weather forecast for Columbus, Cincinnati; Akron pushes 100 degrees In Cincinnati, the high temperature today, July 21, will reach 85 degrees, per the NWS forecast with the chance of showers or storms in the afternoon.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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In their appeal, the federal government’s attorneys said the plaintiffs can keep representing kids through other funding, such as private donors or pro bono services.—
Nicol León,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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But Hunter was quick to refute this claim, arguing that at large events where the president is meeting several people, introductions are the norm.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
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But Trump has questioned the strategic relationship, arguing that Tokyo takes advantage of Washington on trade while Americans pay to defend Japan under a long-standing security agreement.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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But Beijing and Hong Kong insist the national security laws were necessary for the city's stability.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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The club insisted Isak was left behind because of a minor thigh problem but The Athletic reported on Thursday sources, speaking anonymously as they were not authorised to do so publicly, indicated the forward favoured being omitted amid his uncertain future.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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There is probably no better example of a shortstop conserving his throwing arm than the one who left town Thursday night, Texas Rangers star Corey Seager.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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The project is part of a decades-long effort to conserve Guimard’s work.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 July 2025
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However, the Commission did not indicate any sudden or unexpected event that would justify the urgency.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Lay of the land Advocates for the Golden Dome point to recent events to justify the program.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
23 July 2025
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Most people need much more protein to support overall health.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
24 July 2025
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“Maintain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintain. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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