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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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Alongside traditional fixtures like the 2,700-pound cast iron chandeliers recreated from original construction drawings and photos with 21st-century energy-efficient lighting, graffiti has been preserved with every effort to find, credit and showcase the artists.Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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The officials would not explain how the practice complies with the state public records law and city policies that require most records be preserved for a minimum of two years.Tony Barboza, Los Angeles Times, 23 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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Alexander appeared in 12 games (seven starts) this season for the Knights, totaling 68 tackles with 6 tackles for loss and 2 passes defended.Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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This marks a disappointing end to a season that has been marred by injuries, including Trent Williams' ankle injury, which has kept him out for the past four games.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The family has kept all the dresses, along with the accessories, from throughout the years.Jordan Greene, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Following the dismissal, Morrissey argued that the judge had been misled by the defense, and that the bullets were irrelevant to the case.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
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Before the trial was cut short, the defense argued that as an actor, Baldwin was not responsible for gun safety on set, and could not have known that his gun was loaded with a real bullet.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
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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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Scott, who considers Stiller both his boss and a friend, justified the show’s painstaking development process as necessary for quality control.Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The South Korean military regime justified its violence toward its own citizens by using the threat of North Korea as a rationale.Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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Breaking free requires embracing vulnerability and authenticity, and feeling supported in doing so.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the wake of Lively’s allegations, many expressed disappointment at the amount of commentators that still supported Baldoni.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Teamsters have contended before the National Labor Relations Board that the drivers, who are easily identifiable by their distinctive gray-blue Amazon uniforms and matching vans, should be considered direct employees of the company.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In advance of his trial, Girardi’s defense attorneys had contended that their client was mentally incompetent and suffered from a form of dementia.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Maintained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintained. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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