as in preservation
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
I was hired to perform basic maintenance until the property could be sold
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Recent Examples of maintenance
The maintenance of this expertise took dedicated chunks of time that had to be spread over lengthy and secure careers.
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Time, 1 Oct. 2025
No grounds maintenance or placement of permanent headstones at VA cemeteries.
—C. A. Bridges, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
But a shutdown could delay routine maintenance, upgrades and long-term projects for less critical services, according to the National Weather Service.
—Caitlyn Kim, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
Yard maintenance, boundary issues and other property intrusions all featured on the list.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for maintenance
Time, 1 Oct. 2025
No grounds maintenance or placement of permanent headstones at VA cemeteries.
—C. A. Bridges, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
But a shutdown could delay routine maintenance, upgrades and long-term projects for less critical services, according to the National Weather Service.
—Caitlyn Kim, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
Yard maintenance, boundary issues and other property intrusions all featured on the list.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for maintenance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintenance
Noun
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The Chickasaw neighborhood in west Louisville has been solidified as a historic preservation district.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
28 Sep. 2025
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The discovery has already inspired preservation efforts.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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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To help you to design a fall porch that’s just as pretty and natural-looking as your neighbors’—without as much effort, money, or upkeep—you’ll find the best faux mums and fall flowers to shop under $25 at Amazon below.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
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Running a flat iron through—the fibers respond effortlessly, so hot tools deliver sleek results without constant upkeep or excessive heat.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintenance. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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