NYT Dictionary

MAINTAINING

/meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/

NounVerbmain-TAIN-ingmain-tain-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2026

Meaning

The act of doing maintenance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

keep maintain holdconservepreservesustainassertasseveratewieldexert

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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