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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
Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
An effective management team ensures the franchise’s core values, operational standards and customer experience are consistently maintained across all locations, which is particularly crucial for essential businesses.
—Gigi Schweikert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The Biden administration maintained that position in the case, despite the president's opposition to the death penalty.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
Supporters maintained that the policy was necessary for public health and safety during the pandemic.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who maintained close ties to Iran, expressed his surprise over Tehran’s inaction in Syria during a television interview just after Assad’s fall.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Even amid stressful late-game scenarios, Washington’s quarterback, whose EKG might have appeared flatlined since he seemingly never gets rattled, maintained his calm approach.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Joseph participates in various clubs at Heritage as well has maintained A and B grades the last two years of high school.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
The Likud Party leader has stated that the judicial reform legislation does not affect his criminal case, and maintained that the Gaza war is prolonged only by the effort to eliminate Hamas as a threat.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Not everyone was on the same page, as some commentators maintained that Lively had behaved rudely to Kjersti Flaa in that infamous interview and had a problematic past.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
An effective management team ensures the franchise’s core values, operational standards and customer experience are consistently maintained across all locations, which is particularly crucial for essential businesses.
—Gigi Schweikert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The Biden administration maintained that position in the case, despite the president's opposition to the death penalty.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
Supporters maintained that the policy was necessary for public health and safety during the pandemic.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who maintained close ties to Iran, expressed his surprise over Tehran’s inaction in Syria during a television interview just after Assad’s fall.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Even amid stressful late-game scenarios, Washington’s quarterback, whose EKG might have appeared flatlined since he seemingly never gets rattled, maintained his calm approach.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Joseph participates in various clubs at Heritage as well has maintained A and B grades the last two years of high school.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
The Likud Party leader has stated that the judicial reform legislation does not affect his criminal case, and maintained that the Gaza war is prolonged only by the effort to eliminate Hamas as a threat.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintained
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Operational, commercial, and technological synergies will be preserved through agreements to ensure continuity, enhance speed, and reduce costs.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The agreement preserved DeSantis’ control over the district, while allowing for a new development plan to be crafted.—
Skyler Swisher,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Dec. 2024
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While Dylan’s first album with Columbia Records wasn’t a big commercial success, Cash, a Columbia Records artist, defended it, so the label didn’t drop Dylan, according to Gray.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
TIME,
25 Dec. 2024
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Moore, a former four-star recruit, has started seven games — including the College Playoff win over Indiana — and ranks fifth among freshmen nationally with 10 passes defended.—
Manny Navarro,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Rodgers joined the Jets last season and immediately suffered an injury that kept him out of action all year.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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While the Saints' offense has struggled to light up the scoreboard, their defense has kept them competitive.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The president-elect’s son argued that Bostic should have been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom – not the likes of Hillary Clinton and George Soros, who President Biden presented the nation’s highest civilian honor to Sunday.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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His lawyers have argued that a president's immunity from criminal proceedings extends to the transition period — the time between the election and inauguration.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2025
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White and McGregor have insisted the former will return to the Octagon in 2025, but perhaps this fight with Jake or Logan could precede his return to the UFC.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In the House, a majority of Democrats voted against the bill after House Speaker Mike Johnson insisted on adding the provision to ban transgender medical care for children.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Officer Pino cleared in shooting The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, in reviews that are standard following any fatal police shooting, found the shooting justified.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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This belief justified, in their eyes, the use of indiscriminate violence against the Muslim minority—presaging, in Wagner’s view, the abuses of the post-9/11 era.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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This seamless process ensures the recipient not only gains insights but also feels supported in understanding what those results mean.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Employees feel confident that their contributions are valued and supported by solid evidence, which encourages open communication and greater collaboration.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Carter’s press secretary Jody Powell contended that journalistic attack dogs foamed at the mouth.—
Amber Roessner / Made by History,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
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Attorneys for the city contended that the Municipal Court's recording practices do not violate the state law and that Legal Action of Wisconsin was trying to expand the scope of the law to include recording more hearings than required.—
Alison Dirr,
Journal Sentinel,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Maintained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintained. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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