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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
That alteration, the NBA maintains, substantively changed Amazon’s term.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Test The Redesign With A Focus Group Ensure the new design maintains brand equity.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In the face of all this fickleness, Dawkins maintains a stoic’s view.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2024
After all, every cryptocurrency is built on blockchain — a technology that allows transferring digital assets through a decentralized network, which maintains and updates the ever-growing transactions ledger.
—Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Sauron mostly maintains the upper hand, eventually stabbing Galadriel with his spiky crown and taking the Nine Rings from her.
—Hayden Mears, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
Despite the bold red strap, the model maintains the principles of stealth wealth thanks to Piaget’s watchmaking prowess in the way of ultra-thin timepieces.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
However, the filmmaker is uncertain whether the superstar still maintains his awards shrine.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Celebrity jewelry designer Irene Neuwirth, who is Jewish and has shown support for Israel on social media, also maintains a shop there.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Test The Redesign With A Focus Group Ensure the new design maintains brand equity.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In the face of all this fickleness, Dawkins maintains a stoic’s view.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2024
After all, every cryptocurrency is built on blockchain — a technology that allows transferring digital assets through a decentralized network, which maintains and updates the ever-growing transactions ledger.
—Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Sauron mostly maintains the upper hand, eventually stabbing Galadriel with his spiky crown and taking the Nine Rings from her.
—Hayden Mears, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
Despite the bold red strap, the model maintains the principles of stealth wealth thanks to Piaget’s watchmaking prowess in the way of ultra-thin timepieces.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
However, the filmmaker is uncertain whether the superstar still maintains his awards shrine.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Celebrity jewelry designer Irene Neuwirth, who is Jewish and has shown support for Israel on social media, also maintains a shop there.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintains
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This keeps oxygen from entering the bottle, which, in turn, preserves open wine for up to four weeks.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Extinguishing fires as quickly as possible paradoxically preserves brush and trees for future combustion.Louis Gritzo, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Selena Gomez and David Henrie may not actually be brother and sister, but the duo still supports one another like family.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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By embracing these technologies thoughtfully and strategically while underpinning them with robust and future-proofed networks, campuses can create a connected and dynamic environment that supports the academic and personal growth of their students.Brendan O’Reilly, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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However, the company has long operated in the high-end retail market and argues that going the discount route would dilute its offerings.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 18 Oct. 2024
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And that’s a problem, former Arizona Coyotes owner Xavier Gutierrez argues, because growing this sector could grow many other parts of our economy.Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power insists there are no lead pipelines requiring replacement within its nearly 745,000 connections.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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Crowley insists that Garfield's cameo is very hard to spot, given that Almut runs past other custodians on her route.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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This approach fosters loyalty and justifies the recurring cost, driving long-term customer retention.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The rapid pace of medical advancement further justifies dividing gynecology and obstetrics.Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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This keeps oxygen from entering the bottle, which, in turn, preserves open wine for up to four weeks.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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By prioritizing the happiness and well-being of employees, companies can create a positive work environment that not only attracts top talent but also keeps them engaged and motivated.Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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By voluntarily agreeing to the MOU, the company actually sought to kill attempts at passing right-to-repair laws, Warren contends.Justine Calma, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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The complaint contends the provision ought not to apply to antitrust claims.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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The lawsuit also alleges Suncor continued to release sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide into the surrounding neighborhood after Williams died.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Said initially refused to comply with law enforcement agents after he was arrested Friday but later detailed his support for the terrorist group, the detention memo alleges.Tom Winter, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Maintains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintains. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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