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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 the East Bay, this group brings together community organizations, public agencies and volunteers with the goal of maintaining a healthy, vibrant Oakland.
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Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
According to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections policy, maintaining good personal hygiene, a clean living area and a positive attitude toward staff and other inmates, helps the prisoner advance to a new level.
—Ashlynd Baecht, The Frontier, 6 Jan. 2026
In 2025, Kroeze said the mill saw cotton production in various regions, including organic and regenerative cotton, be impacted by extreme weather and supply chain disruptions which can lead to shortages, unpredictable costing and challenges in maintaining consistent quality.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
The couple's future is looking toward a bigger reward beyond maintaining their healthy lifestyles and weight loss.
—Abby Roedel, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Woroniecki continues to travel and preach, maintaining his ministry across the United States.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
This effect plays a key role in maintaining healthy blood pressure levels.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
The irony is both shot the ball well against the Heat when maintaining possession.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
While maintaining a healthy weight plays a role in mitigating cardiovascular and diabetes risk, the measurement alone overlooks the importance of muscle as a predictor of healthy aging and longevity.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 10 Nov. 2025
Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
According to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections policy, maintaining good personal hygiene, a clean living area and a positive attitude toward staff and other inmates, helps the prisoner advance to a new level.
—Ashlynd Baecht, The Frontier, 6 Jan. 2026
In 2025, Kroeze said the mill saw cotton production in various regions, including organic and regenerative cotton, be impacted by extreme weather and supply chain disruptions which can lead to shortages, unpredictable costing and challenges in maintaining consistent quality.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
The couple's future is looking toward a bigger reward beyond maintaining their healthy lifestyles and weight loss.
—Abby Roedel, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Woroniecki continues to travel and preach, maintaining his ministry across the United States.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
This effect plays a key role in maintaining healthy blood pressure levels.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
The irony is both shot the ball well against the Heat when maintaining possession.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
While maintaining a healthy weight plays a role in mitigating cardiovascular and diabetes risk, the measurement alone overlooks the importance of muscle as a predictor of healthy aging and longevity.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintaining
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Beyond preserving texture, flash freezing adds a level of convenience that can't be overstated.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
11 Jan. 2026
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This capability allows users to capture ultra-high-resolution video while preserving fine detail.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Argentina, the defending champion, has expressed interest in setting up its base camp in Kansas City.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Alex Condon added 21 points and former Arkansas Razorback Boogie Fland chipped in 8 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the defending national champion Gators, who beat the Bulldogs for the 13th time in their past 14 meetings.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Bure is keeping her faith — and her Christmas crown — shining bright.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Martin legitimately pinned the Saints’ offense on almost every drive in the first half, keeping the game close, even with New Orleans leading at halftime.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Trump has openly lobbied for the Nobel Peace Prize, arguing that his actions have helped resolve multiple international conflicts, claims that have drawn public backing from several world leaders.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors deny Bondi has conflict of interest Federal prosecutors slammed the defense's claims as meritless and misleading, arguing there is no conflict of interest with the attorney general because there is no present or future financial gain.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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But the state of California is insisting the Ivanpah power plant in the Mojave Desert stay open for at least 13 more years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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British officials downplayed the pause as temporary, insisting momentum would resume amid complex negotiations, but the impasse signals broader frustrations with Europe’s regulatory posture toward American innovation, market access, and economic sovereignty.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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This allows robots to use power for thrust when needed and deploy wings to glide when conserving battery.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The highway department will strategically apply salt to intersections, hills, bridges and curbs in subdivisions, but aim for conserving on other stretches of subdivision roads.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Two skeptics of the COVID vaccine, who were appointed to administration roles just last month, authored a brief assessment justifying the overhaul.—
Grayson Logue,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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But the opinion from the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel justifying the strikes remains classified.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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If your money wasn’t involved in supporting the Dallas Cowboys show, all of it may be funny, instead of just flat, sad, and a bad joke.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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The companies said the robotaxi is designed to deliver a premium passenger experience while supporting large-scale autonomous deployment.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Maintaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintaining. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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