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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
This, plus the ongoing calls among family members, maintains a powerful sense of human connection and love.
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Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Baring’s business tries to generate between 3 and 6 percentage points of return above traditional nonbank lending, but Searles maintains that doesn’t come with extra risk.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Billups maintains his innocence.
—Danny Funt, New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2025
Drew Peterson still maintains his innocence in the murder of his ex-wife, Kathleen Savio, and the disappearance of his wife, Stacy Ann Peterson.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The couple also maintains homes in South Florida and Jerusalem.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Kalshi maintains it is protected by federal law, which entrusts the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with exclusive jurisdiction over commodities and futures exchanges.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette maintains full editorial control over this article and all other coverage.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2025
The denim version has a fresh appearance that maintains the breathability and resilience of 21 Micron wool.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Baring’s business tries to generate between 3 and 6 percentage points of return above traditional nonbank lending, but Searles maintains that doesn’t come with extra risk.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Billups maintains his innocence.
—Danny Funt, New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2025
Drew Peterson still maintains his innocence in the murder of his ex-wife, Kathleen Savio, and the disappearance of his wife, Stacy Ann Peterson.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The couple also maintains homes in South Florida and Jerusalem.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Kalshi maintains it is protected by federal law, which entrusts the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with exclusive jurisdiction over commodities and futures exchanges.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette maintains full editorial control over this article and all other coverage.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2025
The denim version has a fresh appearance that maintains the breathability and resilience of 21 Micron wool.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintains
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The villa’s historic garden, enclosed within its original ‘Firriato’ walls, preserves a rich heritage of botanical treasures, while the surrounding three-and-a-half-acre grounds ensure ample space to roam in solitude.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Fechters, Shalom’s owners, said their selective breeding program preserves genetic diversity by pairing up non-related animals, whose health and genetics are reviewed by veterinarians and experts.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Robinson defends that scenes of a flashback involving a young Bruce hitting his dad with a baseball bat, or another of a now-adult Springsteen sitting on his father’s lap after a show, all happened exactly as Springsteen described.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Oct. 2025
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Dern defends takedowns at 25 percent, and her comfort level on the ground could be her downfall if Jandiroba gets on top of her every round.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Landau understands and supports not just Bruce’s vision but Bruce himself, which is how Nebraska, so bleak and bewitching, eventually emerges into the world.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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One where technology quietly supports independence, rather than defines it.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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As Nicholas Royle argues, the scene of Cinna’s death can easily be treated as a version of Julius Caesar in miniature.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Colombia also argues that the river boundary has shifted, placing Santa Rosa in its territory.—
Isa Cardona,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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But Epstein insists the new luxury club won’t reduce general admission space, and renderings show the structure will rise above the existing grounds on the Turn 1 hill.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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O’Dowd insists that government intervention is needed.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Blowing a whistle, instead of yelling, also conserves energy.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
1 Oct. 2025
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The resort runs on 100% green power, has reduced its carbon footprint by 46%, and conserves millions of liters of water annually through advanced recycling and reduction measures.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Rethinking Schools’ text justifies much of the Black Panther Party’s mission, despite its members’ open calls for violent revolution against the United States and their many armed, and occasionally deadly, confrontations with law enforcement and rival activists.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Oct. 2025
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The church must name abuse as sin and reject any misuse of Scripture that justifies endurance in violence.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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The mesh upper keeps them extremely breathable.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Yfxcvsl Stackable Storage Unit keeps these items organized in four spacious compartments.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Maintains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintains. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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