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
But like any green space, the square needs its maintenance and upkeep.
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Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
Maryland could face an onslaught of wrongful-death and negligence lawsuits related to its upkeep of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
—Katie Mettler, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
Endowment Board President Dan Brunner said the board became concerned about the tower’s upkeep, which extends to the welfare of public broadcasting, prompting the donation.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
Baby Boomers are remaining in these homes longer and often neglect necessary upkeep.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
Maryland could face an onslaught of wrongful-death and negligence lawsuits related to its upkeep of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
—Katie Mettler, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
Endowment Board President Dan Brunner said the board became concerned about the tower’s upkeep, which extends to the welfare of public broadcasting, prompting the donation.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
Baby Boomers are remaining in these homes longer and often neglect necessary upkeep.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upkeep
Noun
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The pool update that night was brief and didn’t answer many of the questions parents still had about the impact to the district’s general fund, other district maintenance and facility needs, as well as logistics like rental rates and how use will be scheduled.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, tree planting and maintenance, urban forest planning, workforce development, invasive species management and forest restoration.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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Referring to the city’s 2017 rezoning, Kolb said city officials had pledged to protect the Garment District with dedicated funding, the preservation of manufacturing spaces and targeted tax relief, but many of those commitments remain unmet.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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Bungalow courts form a wonderful part of what the historic preservation community calls naturally occurring affordable housing.—
Eric Duvall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upkeep. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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