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 Sovereign Grant functions like an expense account for the monarch and their representatives, covering the costs of their public duties, including travel, staff, and upkeep of historic properties.
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Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Meanwhile, uniform regulations are stringent, necessitating precise upkeep and return of all team gear.
—Maddie Garfinkle, People.com, 18 June 2025
Raised beds and no-dig gardening make for easier upkeep, while cover crops and tarps during winter help block weed growth before spring planting.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
As an adult, once Leff took the director’s position at the Bakehouse and needed help with upkeep at the deteriorating building, Vasquez would volunteer his crews to make repairs free of charge.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
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Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Meanwhile, uniform regulations are stringent, necessitating precise upkeep and return of all team gear.
—Maddie Garfinkle, People.com, 18 June 2025
Raised beds and no-dig gardening make for easier upkeep, while cover crops and tarps during winter help block weed growth before spring planting.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
As an adult, once Leff took the director’s position at the Bakehouse and needed help with upkeep at the deteriorating building, Vasquez would volunteer his crews to make repairs free of charge.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upkeep
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Shipbuilding is seen as a particular area of South Korean military industrial strength, and Washington has already seen contracts for maintenance of US Navy supply ships go to South Korean yards as the Navy grapples with a backlog in US shipyards.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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The cushion covers on the chair and ottoman are removable and machine-washable for easy maintenance.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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From watershed preservation to infrastructure upgrades, the pair’s conversation dives into the strategic steps being taken to secure water quality and quantity for future generations.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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An ongoing preservation project undertaken by the Chicago Film Society has spurred a revival of interest in her work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upkeep. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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