as in kept-up
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as in preserved
to keep in good condition
he repairs and maintains antique cars as a hobby
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as in defended
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 kept
to pay the living expenses of
we simply cannot afford to maintain a horse
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as in argued
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 insisted
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 maintained
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2026
Pfendler appears to have broken both the previous women's speed record as well as the men's speed record, according to records maintained by Ocean Rowing Society International, which adjudicates ocean-rowing achievements for Guinness World Records.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
Each maintained a studio, and nearly every wall of their home reflected a lifetime devoted to art.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 July 2026
By reopening the tab, Budweiser maintained goodwill, ensuring its dual anniversary celebration resonated positively.
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Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The investment also strengthens GE Vernova’s broader electrification strategy in Italy, where the company has maintained a manufacturing and engineering presence for decades.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Unlike Heizer’s City, which is maintained daily, Spiral Jetty is a living artwork—a stark reminder of how all earth is also changing, before our very eyes.
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Lara Johnson-Wheeler,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
The chicken wings maintained their crunch despite being generously sauced and carted over to our bungalow.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Attorneys involved in the case have repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and maintained that the vast majority of claims are valid.
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Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
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Razia showed up at the scene not to aid in a kidnapping, but to confront her online tormentor, Sacks maintained.
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John Annese,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2026
Pfendler appears to have broken both the previous women's speed record as well as the men's speed record, according to records maintained by Ocean Rowing Society International, which adjudicates ocean-rowing achievements for Guinness World Records.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
Each maintained a studio, and nearly every wall of their home reflected a lifetime devoted to art.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 July 2026
By reopening the tab, Budweiser maintained goodwill, ensuring its dual anniversary celebration resonated positively.
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Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The investment also strengthens GE Vernova’s broader electrification strategy in Italy, where the company has maintained a manufacturing and engineering presence for decades.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Unlike Heizer’s City, which is maintained daily, Spiral Jetty is a living artwork—a stark reminder of how all earth is also changing, before our very eyes.
—
Lara Johnson-Wheeler,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
The chicken wings maintained their crunch despite being generously sauced and carted over to our bungalow.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Attorneys involved in the case have repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and maintained that the vast majority of claims are valid.
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Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintained
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Scientists at the center use reconstructed skin to test products, improve its understanding of skin biology, and accelerate innovation.
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Today, the site is home to museum exhibits (and even reconstructed barracks) that tell the sobering story of life in the camp, reminding visitors of the civil rights disaster.
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The lengthy delay to the funeral has raised questions about how Khamenei's remains have been preserved, as Islamic tradition, anaylsts say, generally calls for prompt burial and discourages chemical embalming.
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Rather than adapting the group’s concept for the Korean market, the team preserved its distinctly Japanese aesthetic by making only minor adjustments.
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Miki Sudo defended her title as well in the women’s division.
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From the get-go, Les Bleus – including, at one point, the entire squad except for goalkeeper Mike Maignan – were in the Paraguay half, searching for an opener as La Albirroja defended valiantly.
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Officers kept some witnesses at the scene for questioning and blocked off streets in the area.
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Ray settled in and kept the Rockies at bay before turning the game over to the bullpen.
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The settlement stems from a 2022 federal class action suit filed by YouTube TV subscribers who argued that Disney used its control over must-have programming, including content tied to ESPN and Hulu, to influence the broader live streaming market.
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Blutinger, a Jewish studies professor at Long Beach State University, had argued that Israel was not committing genocide in Gaza and that the protests on university campuses seemed supportive of Hamas.
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Slave owners insisted that human bondage fulfilled God’s will.
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Even with some international teams packing up to go home, Rodríguez late Thursday insisted that the government was not winding down rescue efforts.
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This ancient developmental program, deeply conserved, can also be radically repurposed, as seen in the star-nosed mole's sensory tentacles.
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These nuclei are extremely well conserved across different species through evolution, all the way from lampreys to humans.
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Still, Calabrese says any kind of travel expenses should go through layers of approval and be properly justified.
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Will the high costs of running and using Fable be justified now that alternatives have emerged?
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“Maintained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintained. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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