1
: the act of maintaining in good condition : the state of being maintained in good condition
2
: the cost of maintaining in good condition
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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
To help the plastic plants look realistic, the leaves are flocked to give them the gray-green appearance of real eucalyptus and succulents—minus the watering and upkeep of a living plant.
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Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
The options are meant to provide additional revenue to the museum for exhibits, facility and garage upkeep, community outreach for underserved families and staff pay, according to Audra Blasdel, the museum's vice president of operations.
—The Indianapolis Star, 2 Apr. 2024
Ten years ago, the agency overseeing the upkeep of the majestic New York State Capitol reported that the granite staircase leading to the main entrance was warped and bulging so badly that part of it might collapse at any moment.
—Jay Root, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
The board's role is to help decide which buildings to keep and update — and which ones not to — to avoid wasting money on upkeep of spaces that are past their prime.
—Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2024
Pelz said the subsidies and upkeep will be covered by a mix of rental income and state and local funding for rental assistance.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024
Complexity And Costs Of Management: Unlike simpler amenities, EV chargers require constant maintenance and upkeep, which adds significant costs and complicates their management.
—Mohammad Akhlaghi, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
That kind of upkeep was more than Merriwether's descendants could take on, on their own.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 27 Feb. 2024
With regular upkeep and a single deep clean, the device hasn’t shown any signs of significant wear, even after consistent use.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2024
Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
The options are meant to provide additional revenue to the museum for exhibits, facility and garage upkeep, community outreach for underserved families and staff pay, according to Audra Blasdel, the museum's vice president of operations.
—The Indianapolis Star, 2 Apr. 2024
Ten years ago, the agency overseeing the upkeep of the majestic New York State Capitol reported that the granite staircase leading to the main entrance was warped and bulging so badly that part of it might collapse at any moment.
—Jay Root, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
The board's role is to help decide which buildings to keep and update — and which ones not to — to avoid wasting money on upkeep of spaces that are past their prime.
—Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2024
Pelz said the subsidies and upkeep will be covered by a mix of rental income and state and local funding for rental assistance.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024
Complexity And Costs Of Management: Unlike simpler amenities, EV chargers require constant maintenance and upkeep, which adds significant costs and complicates their management.
—Mohammad Akhlaghi, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
That kind of upkeep was more than Merriwether's descendants could take on, on their own.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 27 Feb. 2024
With regular upkeep and a single deep clean, the device hasn’t shown any signs of significant wear, even after consistent use.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2024
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upkeep. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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upkeep
noun
up·keep
ˈəp-ˌkēp 
: the act or cost of maintaining in good condition : maintenance
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