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
Chase Jordan
january 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
The partial restoration came as security forces maintained a heavy presence across central Tehran, according to residents, with riot police, Revolutionary Guard units and plainclothes officers deployed at key locations as authorities sought to contain unrest.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The bill has already gotten support from Kalshi Chief Executive Tarek Mansour, who on LinkedIn maintained that insider trading has always been banned on his company’s platform but that more needs to be done to crack down on unregulated prediction markets.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
After that, the fee for nonresident library cards was maintained at $250 per year.
—Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Born in the '90s, the style is immaculately maintained.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Barry Morphew has maintained his innocence since his wife disappeared.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
However, Powell has maintained that Trump does not have the authority to fire him.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Over the next decade, Wuornos grew increasingly religious and maintained correspondence with Australian artist Jasmine Hirst, whose letters and interviews appear throughout the documentary.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
In its October response to the suit, the club maintained that its rules grant the board of governors exclusive control over bylaw changes.
—Chase Jordan
january 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
The partial restoration came as security forces maintained a heavy presence across central Tehran, according to residents, with riot police, Revolutionary Guard units and plainclothes officers deployed at key locations as authorities sought to contain unrest.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The bill has already gotten support from Kalshi Chief Executive Tarek Mansour, who on LinkedIn maintained that insider trading has always been banned on his company’s platform but that more needs to be done to crack down on unregulated prediction markets.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
After that, the fee for nonresident library cards was maintained at $250 per year.
—Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Born in the '90s, the style is immaculately maintained.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Barry Morphew has maintained his innocence since his wife disappeared.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
However, Powell has maintained that Trump does not have the authority to fire him.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Over the next decade, Wuornos grew increasingly religious and maintained correspondence with Australian artist Jasmine Hirst, whose letters and interviews appear throughout the documentary.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintained
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The 49ers’ patchwork defense preserved that lead as a Keion White sack at their 20-yard line was followed by three consecutive incompletions from Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Monica's wedding dress has sat untouched all these decades, preserved in box stored away.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The New England Patriots defended home turf in the Wild Card Round, dominating the Los Angeles Chargers in a 16-3 victory to move on in the NFL Playoffs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson defended the final-drive defense afterward.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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The pair have been linked since 2023 when they were seen enjoying a boat ride in Italy and have kept their relationship private ever since.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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The rapper has largely kept details about the album under wraps, though its creative direction has been framed as a continuation of his long-standing interest in fashion, film and boundary-pushing visuals.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2026
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The state has argued that males have biological advantages over females, and that the law was intended to protect women’s sports.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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But advocates argued that merely checking a box to satisfy an audit does not necessarily mean improvements in animal welfare, as evidenced by several troubling incidents that occurred last year, which is why advocates want greater transparency into how the city is fulfilling its obligations.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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In interviews, Rubio insisted that Washington will use control of Venezuela’s oil industry to force policy changes, and called its current government illegitimate.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Trump has insisted that Rodríguez must play by the United States’ rules.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The team also found that the reconstructed ancestral enzymes were easier to produce in micro-organisms, such as yeast cells, than modern-day types, which mean they can be harnessed to synthesize cannabinoids more efficiently.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Jan. 2026
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Visitors can tour a reconstructed lodge and view recovered artifacts in the park museum as well as hike, fish, and watch for wildlife.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The eastern shoreline of Tuckertown Reservoir, totaling 2,420 acres and 31 miles of shoreline, was purchased and conserved in 2021.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Jan. 2026
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It is now being conserved under the supervision of county archaeologist Kristoffer Dahle, Dybvik noted.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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Previously, the three men have argued that their actions were justified, citing self-defense and their need to respond to an emergency.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2026
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Only one of the 13 GOP lawmakers offered a comment in response to questions about whether the ICE officer’s actions were justified.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Maintained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintained. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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