1
: the act of maintaining in good condition : the state of being maintained in good condition
2
: the cost of maintaining in good condition
Examples of upkeep in a Sentence
Who is responsible for the upkeep of these buildings?
Once your car gets that old, the cost of upkeep can get very expensive.
The yard requires very little upkeep.
We sold our horse because we could no longer afford its upkeep.
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This often takes the form of upkeep that is performed when there is no evidence of any prior issues or requests.
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Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
While stunning, goddess braids require consistent upkeep, including daily care for loose curls, nighttime wrapping, and regular moisturizing to keep the style neat and long-lasting.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 22 May 2026
The shift naturally shrinks your lawn footprint, which means less watering and overall upkeep.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
Each vehicle operates on Rivian's FleetOS platform, which oversees routing, charging, diagnostics, predictive upkeep, and telematics.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
While stunning, goddess braids require consistent upkeep, including daily care for loose curls, nighttime wrapping, and regular moisturizing to keep the style neat and long-lasting.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 22 May 2026
The shift naturally shrinks your lawn footprint, which means less watering and overall upkeep.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
Each vehicle operates on Rivian's FleetOS platform, which oversees routing, charging, diagnostics, predictive upkeep, and telematics.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upkeep. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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upkeep
noun
up·keep
ˈəp-ˌkēp 
: the act or cost of maintaining in good condition : maintenance
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