MAINTAINS Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

maintains

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Definition of maintains next

present tense third-person singular of maintain

as in preserves

to keep in good condition he repairs and maintains antique cars as a hobby

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as in defends

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 supports

to pay the living expenses of we simply cannot afford to maintain a horse

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as in argues

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 insists

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 maintains Finally, establishing strict boundaries, like disabling notifications and setting specific usage times, prevents addiction and maintains focus. —

Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage. —

Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 10 May 2026 Cal Fire maintains decisions are driven by forest health, not industry demand. —

Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026 Lampley maintains a deep faith. —

Mark Yarm, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 Hillsborough maintains reserves for budget flexibility, and keeping those reserves strong is recommended, Fesler said. —

Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026 The Tribune maintains editorial control over assignments and content. —

Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026 The conflict in the Middle East has forced the US to divert some of its most critical military assets away from Asia, thinning its deterrence posture in a region where China is increasingly asserting its power and maintains ambitions toward Taiwan. —

Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 May 2026 The Miami Herald maintains full editorial control of this work. —

Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026

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Additionally, the committee schedules regular work days at the Fabyan and Gunnar Anderson forest preserves to remove invasive species such as buckthorn and honeysuckle.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Channel Islands National Park, California A throwback to old California, the five-island park preserves paleolithic digs, frontier-era ranches and relics of Spanish exploration.

— CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026