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
ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
He’s considered the best golfer on the planet right now, according to the Official World Golf Ranking, a spot he’s maintained for 146 consecutive weeks, Gold Ranking Stats data shows.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
According to Pittenger, a good disposal that’s well maintained should last for a decade or more—but nothing lasts forever.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
Throughout Russia’s war, Orbán has maintained friendly relations with President Vladimir Putin.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime channel between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and maintained its ability to shoot down warplanes and attack its neighbors, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.
—Donald Heflin, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
With an interest rate pause all but ensured this month (the CME Group's FedWatch tool has a cut listed around 1% currently), borrowers shouldn't expect the status quo to be maintained.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The duo maintained the funding will boost housing production.
—City News Service, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
People should secure bee hives, chickens, and livestock with properly installed and maintained electric fencing.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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Officials said most passengers were not wearing life jackets and that the boat appeared poorly maintained.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
He’s considered the best golfer on the planet right now, according to the Official World Golf Ranking, a spot he’s maintained for 146 consecutive weeks, Gold Ranking Stats data shows.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
According to Pittenger, a good disposal that’s well maintained should last for a decade or more—but nothing lasts forever.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
Throughout Russia’s war, Orbán has maintained friendly relations with President Vladimir Putin.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime channel between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and maintained its ability to shoot down warplanes and attack its neighbors, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.
—Donald Heflin, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
With an interest rate pause all but ensured this month (the CME Group's FedWatch tool has a cut listed around 1% currently), borrowers shouldn't expect the status quo to be maintained.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The duo maintained the funding will boost housing production.
—City News Service, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
People should secure bee hives, chickens, and livestock with properly installed and maintained electric fencing.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintained
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The town in South Carolina’s Midlands was founded in the mid-18th century and has been carefully preserved through the decades since.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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According to a study published in Nature in 2026, the specimens were preserved by mineral-rich water and crude oil, a rare process that retained not only bone but also cartilage, skin and traces of ancient proteins.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Jamahl Mosley‘s group successfully shared the ball by dishing out 33 assists and defended at a high level in spurts by scoring 28 points off 20 takeaways.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Months after its withering box-office performance, Costner defended his position.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Erik Karlsson, Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel, Parker Wotherspoon, Blake Lizotte and Connor Dewar also missed Saturday’s game against Washington, which kept its faint playoff hopes alive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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That mix of nature and physical movement kept me grounded.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Steyer argued that California should restructure the market and expand alternative fuel sources, including importing refined fuel if necessary.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Lawyers for the environmental groups argued that the detention site is operated under an agreement with the federal government, and detainees are considered subjects of the federal government, not the state.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Defense Department and several congressional Republicans have insisted the survivors may have still been in the fight, warranting the follow-on strike.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Motta had been completely unaware that the accidents Garrison and Alfortish had brought her were illegitimate, Toomey insisted.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The West Loop building, first completed in 1966 and now called The Bell, includes reconstructed offices, a health club with a cold plunge, several tenant lounges and bars, pickleball courts, a rooftop deck and Solette, a ground-floor casual restaurant.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The special begins with Cyrus walking onto the reconstructed Hannah Montana set and getting emotional.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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Some myosin classes, such as I and II, are widely conserved across many organisms, whereas others are more specialized and restricted to particular lineages—for example, certain classes are found mainly in animals and others in plants.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026
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At the end of the day, all the partners in the project share a desire to see the state's natural spaces conserved and made available for recreation by Arkansans and visitors, Andrews said.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2026
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Senior Iranian leaders have repeatedly denied Israel’s legitimacy, predicted its destruction and framed that outcome as inevitable and justified.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Customs and Border Protection rules say that pepper balls and other projectiles should not be aimed at vulnerable areas such as the head or spine unless deadly force is justified.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Maintained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintained. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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