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maintain

[meyn-teyn] / meɪnˈteɪn /




Usage

What are other ways to say maintain? To maintain is to support so as to preserve intact: to maintain an attitude of defiance. To support is to hold up or add strength to, literally or figuratively: The columns support the roof. To sustain, a rather elevated word, suggests completeness and adequacy in supporting: The court sustained his claim. Uphold applies especially to supporting or backing another, as in a statement, opinion, or belief: to uphold the rights of a minority.

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Food preservatives are widely used in industrially processed foods to extend shelf life and maintain product quality.

From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026

Like most countries, neither recognises Taiwan's claim to statehood but both maintain close unofficial relations with the island.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

The central bank’s policy decision—to maintain the target fed funds rate at 3.5%-3.75%—hadn’t been in doubt before the Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

It announced it would be changing its business model to buy, sell and maintain servers equipped with AI to be rented out to other tech companies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Nevertheless, we often find it difficult to maintain the distinction between fine and applied art.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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