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as in preserving
to keep in good condition
he repairs and maintains antique cars as a hobby
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as in defending
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 keeping
to pay the living expenses of
we simply cannot afford to maintain a horse
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as in arguing
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 insisting
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 maintaining
Aquarians are all about maintaining the good of the group, and rarely like to cause havoc.
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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
As undersea warfare becomes increasingly central to US naval strategy, the reentry of a modern Virginia-class submarine like USS New Jersey states the importance of maintaining a ready and capable attack submarine fleet.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Occupational therapy supports individuals in developing, recovering and maintaining the skills needed for daily activities, including self-care, work, school, and community engagement.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Public opinion strongly supports maintaining birthright citizenship, with 69% of voters in a recent poll supporting automatic citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants, representing a significant increase from 45% support two decades earlier.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Hair loss treatment for men In men, treatment usually focuses on slowing the genetic progression of their hair loss and maintaining hair density, says Baird.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
While the mission overseas focuses on maintaining peace, for many families, the sacrifice begins at home.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Younger consumers are also more likely to explore a wide range of drink categories, maintaining a broader mix of choices, according to IWSR.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
In North Dallas, Roger Hall asked what the city’s plan was to address its track record of maintaining public facilities.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
As undersea warfare becomes increasingly central to US naval strategy, the reentry of a modern Virginia-class submarine like USS New Jersey states the importance of maintaining a ready and capable attack submarine fleet.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Occupational therapy supports individuals in developing, recovering and maintaining the skills needed for daily activities, including self-care, work, school, and community engagement.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Public opinion strongly supports maintaining birthright citizenship, with 69% of voters in a recent poll supporting automatic citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants, representing a significant increase from 45% support two decades earlier.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Hair loss treatment for men In men, treatment usually focuses on slowing the genetic progression of their hair loss and maintaining hair density, says Baird.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
While the mission overseas focuses on maintaining peace, for many families, the sacrifice begins at home.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Younger consumers are also more likely to explore a wide range of drink categories, maintaining a broader mix of choices, according to IWSR.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
In North Dallas, Roger Hall asked what the city’s plan was to address its track record of maintaining public facilities.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintaining
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City backers and project leaders tasked the Beltline with building or preserving 5,600 housing units at rates below market-rate while simultaneously delivering a 22-mile trail loop by the end of 2030.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Importantly, this approach is not specific to preserving just this species of squirrel.—
Eve Bohnett,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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Keller stymies defending champ Coppell Claire Garritson scored the game-winning goal in the second half and Keller hung on to beat defending state champion Coppell 2-1 in the Class 6A Division 1 Region 1 Final on Tuesday night at Keller High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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During the 2002 World Cup, fans across Africa celebrated Senegal’s upset victory over defending champion France, its former colonizer, as a symbol of liberation.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Supporters say the plates will help recognize the cultural pride that goes into keeping these hot rods rolling on California roadways.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Gibbs will request, keeping them busier than clients half her age.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Greenwood Village Police Department investigators said the men had been arguing while driving with two other people in the SUV when Hernandez pulled over and everyone but Hernandez got out of the vehicle to cool down.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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The city sued, arguing the Angels were violating the lease, but a jury sided with the baseball team.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Tuchel tried to put a brave face on it afterwards, insisting that every team in the world would miss a player of Kane’s quality, and that his England team have won games without Kane in the past and will do so again in the future.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The industry is bracing for massive jobs cuts, which Ellison has played down and did again Friday, insisting the combined company will operate more efficiently but also grow.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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For Robert Flamerich, who drives from Miami Beach to Doral daily, conserving gas means sacrificing comfort.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Many of Brandix’s facilities operate primarily on solar energy and employ advanced energy optimization systems, helping to maintain continuity while conserving resources.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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Smith, the leading kratom researcher, has said the emphasis on semisynthetic 7-OH is odd because there is no evidence justifying it, and because the natural kratom alkaloid mitragynine still converts to 7-OH during manufacturing and in the body.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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For CFOs, the challenge is justifying AI spending before returns are visible.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The United States Powered Paragliding Association and Experimental Aircraft Association have written letters supporting the ultralight pilots in their fight against the county airport, as cited in the documents under review for the FAA’s upcoming decision.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Curators pop up in famous artists’ biographies all the time, usually as handmaidens to the creator’s genius, opening a door to a gallery here or supporting a grant application there.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Maintaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintaining. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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