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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
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Baldoni denied the allegations and maintained that Lively's claims were false.
—Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Curtis, who lost his bid for reelection in the June 2 primary, has maintained the measure is legal under the county’s charter status.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The Sox maintained their half-game lead over the idle Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central after their series finale against the Atlanta Braves at Rate Field was postponed.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Tehran has long maintained that any broader cease-fire arrangement would need to include assurances regarding Israeli military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
—Nik Popli, Time, 12 June 2026
These housing communities were largely underfunded, poorly maintained and often exacerbated issues of racial and economic segregation in American cities.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
The antitrust division also found that theatrical distribution and opportunities for creators, including writers and actors, would not be harmed as long as the combined company maintained current production levels.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Nicely maintained building with low maintenance.
—Nora Deligter, Curbed, 12 June 2026
Verb
Witt has maintained a close relationship with Sooners head coach Skip Johnson.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Baldoni denied the allegations and maintained that Lively's claims were false.
—Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Curtis, who lost his bid for reelection in the June 2 primary, has maintained the measure is legal under the county’s charter status.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The Sox maintained their half-game lead over the idle Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central after their series finale against the Atlanta Braves at Rate Field was postponed.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Tehran has long maintained that any broader cease-fire arrangement would need to include assurances regarding Israeli military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
—Nik Popli, Time, 12 June 2026
These housing communities were largely underfunded, poorly maintained and often exacerbated issues of racial and economic segregation in American cities.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
The antitrust division also found that theatrical distribution and opportunities for creators, including writers and actors, would not be harmed as long as the combined company maintained current production levels.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Nicely maintained building with low maintenance.
—Nora Deligter, Curbed, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintained
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Getting the balance right required the team to construct an entire internal grammar for the device – rules about camera movement, visual effects, and crucially, what characters entering a reconstructed scene could see, do and interact with.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Now called The Bell, the 32-floor building 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,
11 June 2026
Verb
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There, a reflecting pool mirrors the exact dimensions of the original dance floor, beneath which a portion of that floor will be preserved.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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While the primary suit was settled with no monetary compensation for either side, Lively’s lawyers preserved their motion to pursue damages and fees related to the dismissal of Baldoni’s suit.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
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In an interview with WFAA following the verdict, Roach defended his decision to bar cameras and livestreaming from the courtroom.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Mullin defended the agency's broader mission, noting that ICE also investigates serious criminal activity.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Despite some wage growth, incomes haven’t kept pace with persistent inflation.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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But somehow, the Valkyries went cold and the Storm kept fighting.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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It can’t really even be argued that this is a game unfolding between two adults.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The defense argued that if jurors believe Anthony felt genuine terror and had no chance for calm reflection, then sudden passion applies, pointing to the video as evidence.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Mexican coach Javier Aguirre has publicly insisted that Ochoa will have to compete for minutes like any other player.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The federation had insisted that all players and staff be granted visas, including those who had military service in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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The genetic machinery for responding to photoperiod is deeply conserved; there is no evolutionary precedent for light at the wrong time of night, and therefore no adaptive buffer against it.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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These nuclei are extremely well conserved across different species through evolution, all the way from lampreys to humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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This massive financial scaling is justified by intense business momentum.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Routine matters might be handled internally or deferred, while more significant issues justified the cost of external counsel.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Maintained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintained. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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