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
Though the hospital owned the synagogue, a longstanding agreement between the two permitted the congregation to use the synagogue for religious purposes, and its members funded its upkeep.
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Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Oilfield service companies, those that actually go into the field and do the drilling and upkeep, rose even more sharply.
—Michelle Chapman, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Landlords and developers have said a freeze would affect their ability to pay for building upkeep and investment in new housing.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Regular inspections and winter preparations keep us ready, but even the best upkeep can’t prevent surprises.
—Alison Mathes, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
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Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Oilfield service companies, those that actually go into the field and do the drilling and upkeep, rose even more sharply.
—Michelle Chapman, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Landlords and developers have said a freeze would affect their ability to pay for building upkeep and investment in new housing.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Regular inspections and winter preparations keep us ready, but even the best upkeep can’t prevent surprises.
—Alison Mathes, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upkeep
Noun
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Mayor Bass also secured 17 positions for supply and maintenance staffing, including heavy-duty mechanics, mechanic helpers, tire repairers, maintenance laborers, toolroom workers, truck operators and more.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The seller is responsible for all closing costs, property taxes and maintenance.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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At Lockheed Martin, Hegseth said that money will be spent re-establishing America’s military might, stressing that the administration is looking to unleash the country’s defense resources in the preservation of peace.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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So the neon preservation crowd has its work cut out.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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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 17 Jan. 2026.
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