1
as in preserving
to keep in good condition
he repairs and maintains antique cars as a hobby
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as in defending
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 keeping
to pay the living expenses of
we simply cannot afford to maintain a horse
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as in arguing
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 insisting
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 maintaining
These cuts would hurt the department’s priority is maintaining its resources for safe and effective service, said Dan Wiseman, a police spokesperson.
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Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
The events have also reiterated existing concerns over the new government's willingness and capability of maintaining order nationwide.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Dichter’s research suggests that for superhot geothermal systems, maintaining the water’s supercritical temperature to the surface may not be essential for efficient power generation.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2025
Throughout the crisis, staffers kept everyone safe while maintaining the same high level of service and hospitality.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Essential functions, such as processing electronic returns and maintaining computer systems would continue but at a much slower pace.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
However, the solar eclipse in Aries sparks a desire for personal freedom while still maintaining a sense of belonging in the world.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Ashwin understands the challenging landscape that CEOs, CIOs, and CTOs navigate today, with an overwhelming array of AI products, competing advice from consulting firms and service providers while maintaining a competitive edge.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
She's been a part of silly shenanigans, shagged assorted suitors – most notably Colin Firth's stoically upper-crust Mark Darcy and Hugh Grant's womanizing Daniel Cleaver – but in the end always maintaining a strong sense of self-worth.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
The events have also reiterated existing concerns over the new government's willingness and capability of maintaining order nationwide.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Dichter’s research suggests that for superhot geothermal systems, maintaining the water’s supercritical temperature to the surface may not be essential for efficient power generation.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2025
Throughout the crisis, staffers kept everyone safe while maintaining the same high level of service and hospitality.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Essential functions, such as processing electronic returns and maintaining computer systems would continue but at a much slower pace.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
However, the solar eclipse in Aries sparks a desire for personal freedom while still maintaining a sense of belonging in the world.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Ashwin understands the challenging landscape that CEOs, CIOs, and CTOs navigate today, with an overwhelming array of AI products, competing advice from consulting firms and service providers while maintaining a competitive edge.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
She's been a part of silly shenanigans, shagged assorted suitors – most notably Colin Firth's stoically upper-crust Mark Darcy and Hugh Grant's womanizing Daniel Cleaver – but in the end always maintaining a strong sense of self-worth.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintaining
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A day—or week—of being surrounded by flowering, textural plants while doing good for the future by preserving the past provides lasting benefits and more fragrant spaces for all.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Show Them Some Love Regular maintenance, including cleaning, is key for preserving your collection.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Spurs also thrashed City 4-0 at the Etihad in the league back when Pep Guardiola’s defending champions were starting to wobble but were still second in the table.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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With his second goal of the night, the Broncos, in their inaugural appearance in the Frozen Four, defeated the defending national champions from Denver, with their record nine national titles, 3-2 in the second double-overtime game between the teams in a month.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Van Dijk will not enjoy the replays either but Liverpool’s captain responded in a way that should remind everyone — in the week that Salah’s new contract was announced — about the importance of keeping the Dutchman at Anfield.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The victory also made the Padres 11-3, tying the 1998 team for the best 14-game start in franchise history and keeping the Padres with the best record in Major League Baseball despite them missing two members of their offensive core much of the week.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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However, some Democrats, including Massachusetts Representative Seth Moulton, suggested the backlash was overblown, arguing that public opinion is shifting in favor of restrictions on transgender athletes.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The president justified his decision by arguing that all three of the nations were not doing enough to curb the influx of drugs, specifically fentanyl, coming into the United States.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
7 Mar. 2025
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Female board members can help reinforce this accountability by insisting on transparency and ensuring that risk management frameworks are both rigorous and comprehensive.—
Committee of 200,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Social-media posts showed images of smoke rising near the area, although Russian authorities did not acknowledge any strike on the airfield itself, insisting that air defenses had repelled the attack.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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In 1980, voters overwhelmingly chose Reagan’s sunny optimism over Carter’s gloomy warnings about cutting back and conserving.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
30 Dec. 2024
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Addressing these inefficiencies through sustainable practices, energy-efficient technologies, energy audits and waste-to-energy solutions is crucial to reducing the global carbon footprint, conserving resources, and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Reminds [me] also of the aggressors' narratives for justifying many other military interventions, occupations, and annexations in world history.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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On the other hand, proponents assert that a deep and competitive conference naturally improves the quality of its member teams, thereby justifying this approach.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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If your current job in comms is growing stale, consider pivoting to supporting an organization fighting climate change.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The top priority for now is identifying the victims, supporting their families and treating the two survivors, Choi told a disaster management meeting in Seoul.—
Ju-min Park and Hongji Kim,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Maintaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintaining. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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