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
During those visits, the woman said her sister-in-law regretted spending most of her vacation time on property upkeep.
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Erica Gerald Mason, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
With upkeep, the model is seen as safe and reliable, according to Greg Feith, a former National Transportation Safety Board investigator who has flown one.
—Tim Balk, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Because the Della Mini Split has fewer mechanical components than conventional central systems, regular upkeep tends to be more straightforward.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Charcoal grills also tend to be smaller in size and are slightly more practical in terms of upkeep (no replacement tanks, no gas hookups).
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025
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Erica Gerald Mason, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
With upkeep, the model is seen as safe and reliable, according to Greg Feith, a former National Transportation Safety Board investigator who has flown one.
—Tim Balk, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Because the Della Mini Split has fewer mechanical components than conventional central systems, regular upkeep tends to be more straightforward.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Charcoal grills also tend to be smaller in size and are slightly more practical in terms of upkeep (no replacement tanks, no gas hookups).
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upkeep
Noun
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It's also designed to be self-cleaning, which makes field maintenance incredibly easy.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
25 May 2025
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College maintenance workers have begun removing the tree, officials said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Laura Sharp, whose parents Byron and Beverly owned the rink in the ‘80s and ‘90s, expressed her gratitude for the new owners’ preservation of the place’s integrity.—
Rachael Oquendo,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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Beyond preservation of cultural treasures, companies are creating 3D models to improve safety, reduce downtime, train and plan.—
Ronald Bisio,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upkeep. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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