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maintaining

ADJECTIVE
continuing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chronic enduring lasting
STRONG
advancing persevering persisting progressing pursuing sustaining
WEAK
carrying-on permanent
Antonyms
STRONGEST
temporary
ADJECTIVE
long-lived
Synonyms
STRONGEST
durable long-lasting
WEAK
abiding advancing carrying-on chronic enduring lasting long-standing old perdurable perennial permanent persevering persistent persisting progressing pursuing sustaining
ADJECTIVE
occupying
Synonyms
STRONG
commanding controlling covering holding obtaining owning permeating pervading placed possessing posted remaining residing resting sitting situated staying tenanting
WEAK
assigned to living in settled on taking up
Antonyms
WEAK
gone leaving removing
ADJECTIVE
operating
Synonyms
STRONGEST
performing running
STRONG
accomplishing administering conducting contriving determining directing driving executing finishing fulfilling guiding managing manipulating moving ordering practicing regulating revolving serving spinning supervising sustaining transacting turning using wielding
WEAK
at work
ADJECTIVE
perdurable
Synonyms
WEAK
abiding advancing carrying-on chronic durable enduring lasting long-lasting long-lived long-standing old perennial permanent persevering persistent persisting progressing pursuing sustaining
NOUN
contention
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allegation assertion belief claim discussion explanation hypothesis idea opinion plea position thesis
STRONG
advancement affirmation asseveration avowal charge contestation declaration demurrer deposition ground hurrah predication profession rumpus stand view
Antonyms
STRONGEST
proof reality truth
STRONG
denial retreat
WEAK
affection consideration friendliness friendship good will kindness sympathy
NOUN
continuation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
continuance continuity extension perpetuation preservation
STRONG
assiduity duration endurance furtherance increase line postscript production prolongation propagation protraction sequel succession supplement sustenance tenacity
WEAK
augmenting continuing enduring going on increasing perpetuating persisting preserving producing prolonging protracting sustaining
Antonyms
STRONGEST
stoppage
WEAK
cessation end finish halt stop termination
NOUN
persistency
Synonyms
STRONG
assiduity continuance continuity continuum duration endurance extension furtherance increase line perpetuation persistence postscript preservation production prolongation propagation protraction sequel succession supplement sustenance tenacity
WEAK
augmenting continuing enduring going on increasing perpetuating persisting preserving producing prolonging protracting sustaining
Antonyms
STRONG
curtailment decrease destruction end hindrance indifference ruin stoppage

Example Sentences

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For years, the Rose Bowl has walked the precarious line between tradition and technology, striving to keep up with modern-day venues while maintaining the nostalgic touches that make it a national landmark.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

But maintaining family ownership over the course of more than three centuries is another challenge entirely.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Until the video, Powell had never commented on Trump’s attacks, maintaining a discipline that impressed observers.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

The GWR spokesperson said: "Throughout this process, our priority will be maintaining a punctual, reliable service for customers while continuing to support regional growth and connectivity across our network."

From BBC • May 8, 2026

In addition, they said that society depended on women maintaining the domestic sphere—the home—which provided a refuge from the stresses of the outside world.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling