as in maintenance
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
the upkeep of the old place was costing a fortune
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Recent Examples of upkeep
The city also pays for a portion of the maintenance costs for the 19-acre home built in 1850, with the Bingham-Waggoner Historical Society coordinating upkeep and improvement projects.
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Ilana Arougheti
june 11, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Like any protective style, proper installation and upkeep are key.
—Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Each set includes 12 bundles of faux flowers and greenery, creating a full, abundant look without any watering, pruning, or upkeep.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
That li’l forehead bestie can require an inordinate amount of upkeep.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
Ilana Arougheti
june 11, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Like any protective style, proper installation and upkeep are key.
—Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Each set includes 12 bundles of faux flowers and greenery, creating a full, abundant look without any watering, pruning, or upkeep.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
That li’l forehead bestie can require an inordinate amount of upkeep.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upkeep
Noun
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Investigators are also looking at factors such as weight and balance, fuel, maintenance history and overall airworthiness as part of the probe, Graham said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Investigators are expected to examine the wreckage, maintenance history, and flight information to determine what led to the accident.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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The assessment, part of a historic preservation review that began last Friday, includes details like the need for 320-foot-tall cranes to construct the 250-foot-tall arch, which be more than twice the height of the Lincoln Memorial.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
12 June 2026
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Built in the 1830s, the 25-foot-wide home was completely reimagined by Yellowtrees Studio, resulting in a thoughtful blend of historic character and contemporary design that avoids both museum-like preservation and the formulaic feel of a luxury flip.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
Noun
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.—
Annie Chestnut Tutor,
Boston Herald,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upkeep. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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