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as in preserving
to keep in good condition
he repairs and maintains antique cars as a hobby
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as in defending
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 keeping
to pay the living expenses of
we simply cannot afford to maintain a horse
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as in arguing
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 insisting
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 maintaining
In simulations, ArrayLink supported up to four simultaneous spatial streams at distances of hundreds of kilometers, while maintaining two streams beyond 2,000 km (1,243 miles).
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New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Since 2021, Solana Beach has also participated in the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge to support monarch butterflies by maintaining a pollinator garden at City Hall.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
That way, patients benefit from the convenience of telehealth while maintaining a connection with their in-person providers.
—Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Allowing soil microbes to flourish by keeping soil and roots in place and maintaining soil moisture provides a huge boost to plant health and naturally prevents most weeds from appearing.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The plan should also focus on revitalizing underutilized areas, including commercial corridors and downtown, while maintaining neighborhood stability.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The Athletic reported in April that Roberto De Zerbi’s side were leading contenders for his signature, subject to maintaining their Premier League status, and had entered into advanced talks with the Argentinian.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Shi was also alleged to have committed criminal offenses and violated Buddhist precepts by maintaining relationships with multiple women over a long period and fathering at least one child, according to a notice from the temple’s authority on its WeChat account at that time.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Achari further explains that estrogen is important for maintaining skin collagen.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 29 May 2026
New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Since 2021, Solana Beach has also participated in the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge to support monarch butterflies by maintaining a pollinator garden at City Hall.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
That way, patients benefit from the convenience of telehealth while maintaining a connection with their in-person providers.
—Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Allowing soil microbes to flourish by keeping soil and roots in place and maintaining soil moisture provides a huge boost to plant health and naturally prevents most weeds from appearing.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The plan should also focus on revitalizing underutilized areas, including commercial corridors and downtown, while maintaining neighborhood stability.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The Athletic reported in April that Roberto De Zerbi’s side were leading contenders for his signature, subject to maintaining their Premier League status, and had entered into advanced talks with the Argentinian.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Shi was also alleged to have committed criminal offenses and violated Buddhist precepts by maintaining relationships with multiple women over a long period and fathering at least one child, according to a notice from the temple’s authority on its WeChat account at that time.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Achari further explains that estrogen is important for maintaining skin collagen.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintaining
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The Reposado is aged for at least eight months, giving it a more pronounced oak influence than many lighter Reposados while still preserving the brand’s citrusy, agave-forward style.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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But if no stars are acquired this offseason, Plan C for the Heat is preserving max-level cap space for the 2027 offseason.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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The Spurs knocked off the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals en route to their first finals appearance since winning the title in 2014.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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In the first trailer for Adam Wingard’s Onslaught, Adria Arjona plays a young mother and veteran defending her adorable child and trailer park community from an army of what appear to be glowing-eyed super-soldiers built like pro wrestlers.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Taken together, the two measures highlight a growing tension in a state that prides itself on stewardship of the environment, as policymakers aim to protect threatened or endangered animals while also keeping people, pets and livestock safe.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Studies found little real difference, but the new patent was an effective tool for keeping generics at bay and continuing to collect monopoly profits.—
Wayne T Brough,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Russia warns of major Kyiv attacks The Kremlin urged foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv, warning of a major forthcoming attack, with analysts arguing that Russia is losing momentum in its war on Ukraine.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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The men were arguing about a conflict that their children were having, the mother told the TV station.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Workday has denied the claims, insisting that hiring decisions are made by humans, and that AI is only used to compare a candidate’s qualifications with those listed in a job posting.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Forgive my cynicism, but the owners created this unfortunate landscape, insisting the sport’s competitive balance is out of whack when the standings, again, indicate otherwise.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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As with minimizing soil disturbance, this, too, helps tremendously with controlling erosion, increasing the carbon content of soil and conserving moisture.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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The impact of the heat was most obvious with regards to Kim Hellberg’s Middlesbrough, whose usual fluent style was swapped for a more energy-conserving approach of injecting bursts of intensity.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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The business momentum is clear here, justifying the stock’s strong performance over the past four to five weeks.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Perhaps the Thunder would see the upside of a SGA-Giannis-J-Dub core as justifying the risk of cutting down their depth to that extent.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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While that is still a possibility, Breslow hasn’t interviewed any candidates and is right now focused on supporting Tracy.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The resulting benefits supporting pregnancy care, fertility care, surrogacy, adoption, egg freezing and the like have gained in popularity and made significant impacts.—
Rachel Braun Scherl,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Maintaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintaining. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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