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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
Institutions can minimize their exposure to populist ire while maintaining credibility by narrowing their focus to core functions and avoiding controversial areas.
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Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
The West can impose those costs by maintaining some sanctions and export controls as measures in place for the long term—or until Russia fully withdraws from Ukraine.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Encryption tools, secure communication channels, and data storage are essential to maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive discussions.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
While maintaining a quirky and mysterious air, the show yields questions like, is a cult real if its creators are pretending but its followers aren’t?
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Fostering those connections and maintaining them over time is crucial, and often where things get tricky.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The implementation of effective safety measures while maintaining technological momentum remains a crucial challenge.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
His strategy of maintaining strict boundaries around brand partnerships demonstrates the importance of exclusivity and authenticity in creator collaborations.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Viewers were able to see the rescue dog, who had been adopted just a month prior, maintaining uneasy eye contact with his new owner throughout the ride.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
The West can impose those costs by maintaining some sanctions and export controls as measures in place for the long term—or until Russia fully withdraws from Ukraine.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Encryption tools, secure communication channels, and data storage are essential to maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive discussions.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
While maintaining a quirky and mysterious air, the show yields questions like, is a cult real if its creators are pretending but its followers aren’t?
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Fostering those connections and maintaining them over time is crucial, and often where things get tricky.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The implementation of effective safety measures while maintaining technological momentum remains a crucial challenge.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
His strategy of maintaining strict boundaries around brand partnerships demonstrates the importance of exclusivity and authenticity in creator collaborations.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Viewers were able to see the rescue dog, who had been adopted just a month prior, maintaining uneasy eye contact with his new owner throughout the ride.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintaining
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The museum, which was founded in 2014 with the goal of preserving automotive history, also hosts the Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week each year.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Sure, the Russian air force is preserving its planes.David Axe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In just their second year of existence, the Suns beat the defending champion Celtics, 127-116, at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Boston is the defending champion; Philadelphia has reached one conference championship since 1985.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will bring more cold and mostly cloudy conditions, keeping the holiday season feeling wintery — but nothing as disruptive as the snow and ice seen throughout southeast Michigan Monday night.Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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The plaintiffs seek damages, restitution, and penalties, arguing that the defendants' actions resulted in fraud and unjust enrichment.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Major publishing companies and authors are arguing that a federal judge should deny Florida’s request to dismiss a lawsuit over the removal of school library books, saying a controversial state law violates First Amendment rights.Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Others at the club would counteract that view, insisting that people understand what Ratcliffe is trying to do and why.Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Ukraine's backers in the United States and Europe are still insisting that Kyiv will be the one to determine what kind of agreement is acceptable.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality highlights such technologies as essential for conserving freshwater resources and creating sustainable water systems.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Unnatural Year End Giving Giving is not conserving.Shane Enete, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Following Assad’s fall, Israel has expanded its presence beyond the Golan Heights, occupying areas deeper inside Syria and justifying the move by citing security concerns.Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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Prince Andrew, the British King’s brother who stood back from public life following his disastrous TV interview justifying his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, is in the crosshairs of another scandal concerning his friendship with a man accused of being a Chinese spy.Caroline Frost, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024
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However, all of these options should provide instant hydration—locking in moisture and supporting skin barrier repair.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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To foster that kind of deep inclusion, companies often try to create a warm and welcoming culture, perhaps by supporting employee resource groups or sponsoring company events such as happy hours and team offsites.Gregg Muragishi, Harvard Business Review, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Maintaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintaining. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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