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as in preserves
to keep in good condition
he repairs and maintains antique cars as a hobby
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as in defends
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 supports
to pay the living expenses of
we simply cannot afford to maintain a horse
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as in argues
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 insists
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 maintains
The long experience and tight teamwork of unionized camera crews, art departments, and so forth from production to production both maintains high professional standards and reinforces long-standing professional norms.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The Tribune maintains editorial control over assignments and content.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Despite its challenges, SI maintains cultural appeal among younger audiences that its owner Authentic Brands Group hopes to grow through a more diversified business model.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Stomach sleepers generally do best with a Firm mattress that prevents their midsection from sinking too deeply into the mattress and maintains proper spinal alignment.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
SpaceX, which maintains a large presence in Southern California’s burgeoning aerospace sector, is readying an initial public offering possibly for this summer that is expected to be the largest in history, perhaps raising as much as $75 billion.
—The Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The city maintains it’s complied with state requirements for working with tribes and mitigating the presence of Indigenous artifacts and remains, Carmichael said.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
In a statement to PEOPLE, Akay Gomez’s attorney, Stephen Robert Kahn, said his client maintains his innocence and plans to appeal his conviction.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Maryland Matters maintains editorial independence.
—Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The Tribune maintains editorial control over assignments and content.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Despite its challenges, SI maintains cultural appeal among younger audiences that its owner Authentic Brands Group hopes to grow through a more diversified business model.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Stomach sleepers generally do best with a Firm mattress that prevents their midsection from sinking too deeply into the mattress and maintains proper spinal alignment.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
SpaceX, which maintains a large presence in Southern California’s burgeoning aerospace sector, is readying an initial public offering possibly for this summer that is expected to be the largest in history, perhaps raising as much as $75 billion.
—The Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The city maintains it’s complied with state requirements for working with tribes and mitigating the presence of Indigenous artifacts and remains, Carmichael said.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
In a statement to PEOPLE, Akay Gomez’s attorney, Stephen Robert Kahn, said his client maintains his innocence and plans to appeal his conviction.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Maryland Matters maintains editorial independence.
—Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintains
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If authority demands alterations to your plans at the last minute, suggest a practical adjustment that preserves quality, because enduring leadership earns trust without drama.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Pentagon Press Association, which includes CBS News and Associated Press reporters, said the Pentagon's interim policy preserves provisions that Friedman deemed to be unconstitutional while also adding new restrictions on credential holders.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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For people living along the coast, sand also defends against intense storms and sea level rise fueled by climate change.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutor defends plea agreement Two men accused of firing shots after the 2024 Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally are still awaiting trial.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Norris supports paper ballots instead of voting machines, according to his campaign website.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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More noteworthy initiatives include the hotel’s green roof, which supports urban biodiversity, and its five-year Habitat Management Plan, run by a team of ecologists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Stubborn Venus in your visible 10th house argues with intense Pluto in your 7th House of Alliances, spotlighting a tug-of-war between public praise and private promises.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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In her letter to acting TSA Administrator Nguyen McNeill, dated April 3, the Illinois senator argues that TSA's lack of response may actually violate federal law.—
Sarah Ploss,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Curator argues for replacing—or at least displaying both—while The Boss, beholden to donors and a governing board, insists Old Art stays and New Art must go.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Ulbrich insists he was always convinced that those predictions were wrong.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Regular descaling helps prevent costly repairs, extends the lifespan of your washing machine, and conserves energy.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 Mar. 2026
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The lab is one of the oldest continuously operating facilities that conserves underwater artifacts from sites like shipwrecks, according to its website.—
Jarrod Wardwell,
Houston Chronicle,
22 Feb. 2026
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What is, in most cases, an individual choice made by adults does not, by itself, constitute a clinical problem that justifies federal correction.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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The realist view is that NASA wants to fly a nuclear reactor as soon as possible, and the Mars launch window justifies the aggressive development schedule (and commensurate funding) to appropriators.—
David W. Brown,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some commissioners say the sheriff's office keeps overspending.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Inside, the home is designed around an open main living space that keeps sightlines toward the water and bridge.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Maintains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintains. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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