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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
Bert Kreischer maintains his shirtless, party-animal persona but now attempts to balance it with a healthier lifestyle.
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
The company sells more than 1,200 different products and maintains full transparency with all regulatory agencies.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Regular recognition maintains energy and focus amid pressure, making the process sustainable and rewarding.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Charters come with conditions, such as restrictions on competing in other circuits and a mutual release of claims, that NASCAR maintains have increased the value of charters and provided a stable and competitive market.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Certification is valid for 24 months, as long as the certified organization maintains compliance.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
The Miami Herald maintains full editorial control of this work.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Chicago still maintains a robust system of school choice, and the school-age population continues to shrink.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
The company maintains that there is no causal link between prenatal Tylenol use and the development of autism.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
The company sells more than 1,200 different products and maintains full transparency with all regulatory agencies.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Regular recognition maintains energy and focus amid pressure, making the process sustainable and rewarding.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Charters come with conditions, such as restrictions on competing in other circuits and a mutual release of claims, that NASCAR maintains have increased the value of charters and provided a stable and competitive market.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Certification is valid for 24 months, as long as the certified organization maintains compliance.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
The Miami Herald maintains full editorial control of this work.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Chicago still maintains a robust system of school choice, and the school-age population continues to shrink.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
The company maintains that there is no causal link between prenatal Tylenol use and the development of autism.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintains
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However, borrowers could still be protected if the AFT is able to get a court order that preserves IDR loan forgiveness based on a borrower’s eligibility date, as opposed to the actual discharge date.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The project preserves the mid-20th century architecture of the Pan Am building, maintaining its historical significance.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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Friedman defends the All Elite Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship on November 18, 2023 at AEW Full Gear.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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McDaniels defends Maye Following his recent press conferences, something is amiss with Drake Maye.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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This adaptability supports a variety of scientific and technological advancements, contributing to the future of space exploration.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Caracas denied the allegation, but it is widely believed that the Cartel de los Soles—the Cartel of the Suns—drug organization is led by the Venezuelan armed forces and controls or at least supports Tren de Aragua.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Runge argues in The Great Healthcare Disruption that innovation without humanity risks leaving patients behind, while humanity without innovation risks stalling medical progress.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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And seabed curtains could divert warm water toward other glaciers, the paper argues, or disrupt the upwelling of nutrients that feed phytoplankton—a crucial food for many other species.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
11 Sep. 2025
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Google, of course, insists the AI Overviews arrangement benefits everyone.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Oscar Martinez of The Office insists to the documentary camera crew on the hunt for what became of the Dunder-Mifflin crew 12 years after the long-running program went off the air.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Independent analysis by the World Wildlife Fund shows that saving one million pounds of fruit conserves 320 billion gallons of water and avoids 169,000 metric tons of carbon emissions.—
Ivanka Trump,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Researchers say the technology not only conserves water but also ensures construction materials meet strict safety standards.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Aug. 2025
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This year's installer icon is one of the ones that finally justifies years' worth of effort spent tracking and talking about the changes in macOS installer icons.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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Throughout, in interviews with Costa, Malafaia justifies his political aspiration with Biblical parables.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Inzone Mouse-A keeps things simple.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Loafers and sweaters pack easily and can dress up casual outfits, while blazers and scarves offer layering versatility that keeps you looking sharp from museums to evening dinners abroad.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Maintains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintains. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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