maintaining

verb

present participle of maintain
1
as in preserving
to keep in good condition he repairs and maintains antique cars as a hobby

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2
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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3
as in keeping
to pay the living expenses of we simply cannot afford to maintain a horse

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4
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 The more pragmatic camp argues that maintaining unity during the war requires addressing the public's unhappiness over the economy as well as political and social repression. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 Workers who did this reported spending an average of almost five hours a week maintaining the appearance of productivity. — Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 When styled correctly, loafers are an all-day shoe that easily take you from the office to after-work drinks, while mom jeans—defined by their high-waist and relaxed fit—are appropriate for most settings while maintaining an effortless aura. — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026 Reeve, a 17-year head coach in Minnesota with four WNBA titles, placed the onus on WNBA leadership to ensure the league remains an inclusive space while also maintaining safety amid increasingly divisive conversations. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Such a capability is considered essential for maintaining a credible second-strike posture and ensuring long-term strategic stability. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026 According to city planning staff, the mix of home designs and elevations is intended to create visual variety throughout the neighborhood while maintaining a cohesive streetscape that complements surrounding development. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026 City officials noted the new permitting system allows Highfill to generate new local sales tax revenue while maintaining strict public safety oversight through Fire Department certifications and geographical boundaries. — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2026 Parents or legal guardians open and manage the account, maintaining control until the child turns 18. — Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintaining
  1. preserving
  2. defending
  3. keeping
  4. arguing
  5. insisting
  6. conserving
  7. justifying
  8. supporting
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  • Bauman wrote that more than 155,000 condominium associations provide homes for millions of Americans, and preserving the safety of these communities is a responsibility that extends far beyond any single building or neighborhood.
    — Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Cooper said current plans include preserving the church’s organ to become an artifact in the museum.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of preserving
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  • Reports of a Funding Shortfall After months of silence, Romanian media reported in June that the Romanian state did not have sufficient funds to proceed with defending Barbosu's case at CAS.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The case has drawn political reactions from across the spectrum, with opposition politicians demanding full accountability and members of the governing coalition defending the officers involved.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 21 July 2026
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  • Geared toward longer stays and keeping road warriors happy, the hotel offers a grab-and-go pantry, an evening happy hour with wine, beer, and light bites, and a buffet breakfast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • In addition, Begnaud spent a number of years creating charcuterie boards for friends and family while keeping notes about how to turn these creations into a business someday.
    — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of keeping
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  • On July 28, Mark Zuckerberg published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal arguing that superintelligence should be distributed as widely as possible and that concentrating it in a handful of institutions is the greatest risk AI poses to humanity.
    — Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • That was, frankly, ridiculous, and our coverage said as much, arguing that this deep dive into one of Hollywood’s most notorious genre disasters deserved a much wider release.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 July 2026
Definition of arguing
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  • Palantir says insisting on using local suppliers can come at the expense of public services and safety.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Improving diagnostics and supportive measures for autism For many years, clinicians have tried to treat differences in face processing by insisting autistic patients make eye contact—which researchers now know doesn’t work.
    — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
Definition of insisting
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  • Most undergo breast-conserving surgeries known as a lumpectomy, while fewer than 30% undergo mastectomies.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
  • The incidents highlight ongoing challenges in protecting California's marine resources and reinforce CDFW's commitment to conserving the state's wildlife and fisheries for future generations.
    — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of conserving
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  • Like with Meta, Microsoft on Wednesday evening needs to do a better job explaining its AI strategy and justifying the massive levels of capex spend.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 July 2026
  • Organizations that approach agentic AI this way build foundational capabilities that span dozens of workflows and shift the ROI conversation from justifying each agent individually to achieving compounding returns across the enterprise.
    — Joe Locandro, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of justifying
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  • Kenneth Dale Richardson was arrested by Lewisville police in the 1200 block of northbound Interstate Highway 35 East after a witness called to report a reckless driver, according to an affidavit supporting the arrest.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
  • There’s no new scientific information supporting that the virus might instead have leaked from a laboratory, a theory Paul champions.
    — Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of supporting

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