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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
These advanced technologies ensure the router maintains a high data throughput and more stable performance, even when in a congested network.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Built in 1834 but recently renovated, the second-floor apartment maintains all its authentic charm.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
Wikipedia editors are discussing a strike and have even suggested changing its fundraising banners to critique recent layoffs at the Wikimedia Foundation, which maintains the online encyclopedia.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
Just make sure to prune any overgrowth so that the plant maintains its aesthetic appeal.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
The school maintains a similar public-private arrangement with its own slate of local companies, including Deloitte, Airbus, and Raytheon.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 24 May 2026
The system also maintains flexibility despite its simplicity.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2026
The conflict centers around the public plaza, which Mayor Vince Lago maintains is city property.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Built in 1834 but recently renovated, the second-floor apartment maintains all its authentic charm.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
Wikipedia editors are discussing a strike and have even suggested changing its fundraising banners to critique recent layoffs at the Wikimedia Foundation, which maintains the online encyclopedia.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
Just make sure to prune any overgrowth so that the plant maintains its aesthetic appeal.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
The school maintains a similar public-private arrangement with its own slate of local companies, including Deloitte, Airbus, and Raytheon.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 24 May 2026
The system also maintains flexibility despite its simplicity.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2026
The conflict centers around the public plaza, which Mayor Vince Lago maintains is city property.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintains
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The foundation preserves the work of iconic photographer Gordon Parks through various artistic and educational initiatives.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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The fossil record rarely preserves direct evidence of predator-prey interactions.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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If Wembanyama defends Hart, this will be a major series for Towns, who will have either Castle, Vassell or Julian Champagnie guarding him.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The player who defends the goal and can use their hands inside the penalty area, also commonly called the keeper.—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 June 2026
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The hotel supports local organizations including the Mallorca Preservation Foundation and the Madina Mayurqa Foundation, focused on the preservation of biodiversity and the cultural heritage of the Balearic islands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The company said the platform also supports runtime features such as KV cache reuse, which helps retain information from previous interactions and reduces the need to repeatedly process the same data.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Flanagan’s campaign argues this year’s will be different because Craig has skipped the convention altogether.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Commentary and opinions The Republican assault on Obamacare has created a healthcare bloodbath, with worse yet to come, argues columnist Michael Hiltzik.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Lind insists her parents did not help the casting effort, as the couple had misgivings about their kids following them in the business.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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And then there’s the prim and unfriendly Stagg, who doesn’t play well with others, who insists on having the office to himself, and who refuses to let the affable Krick be a part of his reports to Ike and the rest of the generals.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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This method conserves water, meets each plant's hydration needs, and prevents overwatering by eliminating human error such as forgetting to turn off the hose.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
31 May 2026
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Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park conserves nearly 13,000 acres of rare hardwood bottomland along the Mississippi River, including eerie bald cypress swamp.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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The machine’s upgradeable functionality justifies its footprint, which is much larger than your typical desktop printer.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
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The tech enables the premium experience, which justifies the premium price.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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Today, with an easy island glamour done in white columns and blue arches, the hotel itself retains its air of romance, and its location on a private beach keeps celebrities cycling through.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Krylon suggests painting your porch decor with this shade, giving your home's entryway a timeless look—indoors, Ink Blue furniture keeps your space grounded and stylish.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
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“Maintains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintains. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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