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as in preserved
to keep in good condition
he repairs and maintains antique cars as a hobby
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as in defended
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 kept
to pay the living expenses of
we simply cannot afford to maintain a horse
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as in argued
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 insisted
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 maintained
Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The indictment says that in exchange for money, the soldiers maintained contact with Iranian intelligence operatives over a few months and carried out a range of tasks under their direction.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf maintained Thursday night that Will Campbell is the team’s left tackle.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
When the base is strong and well maintained, the nutritional nest egg is not fragile.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The company maintained its guidance for the fiscal year’s sales growth, between 1 percent and 5 percent.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
After the first, in November 2024, Israel maintained a military presence in southern Lebanon, operating five Forward Operating Bases, confirmed by the IDF.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The company's stock dropped roughly 10% in extended trading after the streamer maintained full-year guidance despite a first-quarter revenue beat and the termination of the WBD deal.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
First, there’s everything that Iran has maintained.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Throughout the late couple’s six decades of ownership, the original mid-century design and craftsmanship were meticulously maintained.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The indictment says that in exchange for money, the soldiers maintained contact with Iranian intelligence operatives over a few months and carried out a range of tasks under their direction.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf maintained Thursday night that Will Campbell is the team’s left tackle.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
When the base is strong and well maintained, the nutritional nest egg is not fragile.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The company maintained its guidance for the fiscal year’s sales growth, between 1 percent and 5 percent.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
After the first, in November 2024, Israel maintained a military presence in southern Lebanon, operating five Forward Operating Bases, confirmed by the IDF.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The company's stock dropped roughly 10% in extended trading after the streamer maintained full-year guidance despite a first-quarter revenue beat and the termination of the WBD deal.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
First, there’s everything that Iran has maintained.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintained
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More affordable housing is set to be preserved in Charlotte, thanks to a local fund that has almost doubled its spending ability fueled by private sector investments.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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While many of the building’s original features—including the soaring stucco ceilings decorated with a sun motif - have been preserved, the look and feel are more 21st-century magpie than slavish historical reverence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Both Hezbollah and Israel have have defended their attacks and claimed that the other has violated the ceasefire.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Nikola Jokic is having the worst playoff series of his career, shooting 12 for 32 and 4 for 14 from 3-point range when defended by Gobert, per ESPN.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The breaks kept coming for Orlando.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Trump kept a straight face during Obama’s speech, and at one point even waved during the president’s remarks.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Both France and Padres manager Craig Stammen argued the call and replays seemed to clearly show the base of the ball was entirely in foul ground.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The trust has said that recognizes the need for a larger meeting space at the White House, but argued that only Congress could authorize it.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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After being bossed by Paris Saint-Germain across two legs in the Champions League quarter-final, Slot insisted the future remained bright at Liverpool.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Adelman insisted that his team demonstrated competitive spirit, citing the make-or-break league as an explanation for the loss.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Visitors can wander the fort’s exterior grounds and step inside to explore reconstructed living quarters.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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The West Loop building, first completed in 1966 and now called The Bell, includes reconstructed offices, a health club with a cold plunge, several tenant lounges and bars, pickleball courts, a rooftop deck and Solette, a ground-floor casual restaurant.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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As part of conservation efforts in the 1980s and 90s, more than 800 otters were released in Missouri and waterways were conserved.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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Some myosin classes, such as I and II, are widely conserved across many organisms, whereas others are more specialized and restricted to particular lineages—for example, certain classes are found mainly in animals and others in plants.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026
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Commissioner Rob Manfred justified the partnership by saying Polymarket pledged strong market surveillance provisions and close communication from its compliance staff and the league.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Likelihood of success To be justified, the use of force must be likely to accomplish the war’s aims.—
Valerie Morkevicius,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Maintained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintained. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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