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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
Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Dancing with controversial men’s rights activists While Peters has maintained a general apathy toward political thought, that hasn’t kept him from cozying up to some of the most controversial figures in the manosphere.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
To manage this risk, the Ingenuity team strictly capped rotational speeds at 2,700 rpm and maintained a safety buffer to avoid the unpredictable physics of the sound barrier and potential turbulence from Martian dust devils.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Formed in 2005, the Sinaloa quartet has maintained its original lineup throughout its career.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 May 2026
Despite the attacks, US officials have maintained that the ceasefire between the US and Iran is still in effect.
—Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Both McKinney and Betts spent more than 25 years in jail but have maintained their innocence and have been out on parole since 2023.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Walking paths are smooth and well-maintained, with benches and gazebos here and there, and clear signage to keep you from getting lost.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Hialeah has maintained the same property-tax millage rate for more than 15 years, despite nearly approving a reduction last year during a heated election cycle under former mayor Jacqueline García-Roves’s administration.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Verb
What matters is the quality standard being maintained and the commitment to the customer.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Dancing with controversial men’s rights activists While Peters has maintained a general apathy toward political thought, that hasn’t kept him from cozying up to some of the most controversial figures in the manosphere.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
To manage this risk, the Ingenuity team strictly capped rotational speeds at 2,700 rpm and maintained a safety buffer to avoid the unpredictable physics of the sound barrier and potential turbulence from Martian dust devils.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Formed in 2005, the Sinaloa quartet has maintained its original lineup throughout its career.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 May 2026
Despite the attacks, US officials have maintained that the ceasefire between the US and Iran is still in effect.
—Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Both McKinney and Betts spent more than 25 years in jail but have maintained their innocence and have been out on parole since 2023.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Walking paths are smooth and well-maintained, with benches and gazebos here and there, and clear signage to keep you from getting lost.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Hialeah has maintained the same property-tax millage rate for more than 15 years, despite nearly approving a reduction last year during a heated election cycle under former mayor Jacqueline García-Roves’s administration.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintained
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City Council members criticized the proposal this week, calling the festival a key part of San Diego’s civic fabric that should be preserved if at all possible.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Audiences can rest assured that the emotional core that secured the play’s spot in the theater canon will be preserved no matter what changes are made.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Maksymowski and Fountain Valley’s Alyssa Ton defended their titles in the 200 and 500 freestyles.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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The people who fought for this country, defended our freedoms, and sacrificed for our communities are being told there is suddenly not enough money for programs that support them.—
Anne Brensley,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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The Fresno State product didn’t exactly wow with size — a visible tick shy of a 5-foot-11 pre-draft measurement — but displayed solid timing and kept the rhythm humming on Saturday.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Santa Margarita’s baseball team finished in last place in the Trinity League, but the Eagles kept practicing even after their final regular-season game.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Albares argued that none of this ought to threaten Spain’s many bonds to the United States.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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While the election result will not change the composition of Britain's parliament or its government, some lawmakers have argued the outcome was a protest from the electorate against Starmer's policy mix.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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But Walter’s parents, Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan, insisted that all the children belonged to them.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Friday’s attacks cast doubt on the month-old ceasefire that the United States has insisted is still in effect.—
Adam Schreck,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Visitors can wander the fort’s exterior grounds and step inside to explore reconstructed living quarters.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
27 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 fundamental principle is that water is conserved.—
Robert Knight,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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As part of conservation efforts in the 1980s and 90s, more than 800 otters were released in Missouri and waterways were conserved.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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His attorney cited Meade's oral and written accounts of what happened, and said the shooting was justified.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Authorities said a fourth one was ruled to be justified by self-defense.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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“Maintained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintained. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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