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
Her disability check was not enough to cover medical expenses and the upkeep required for the house — let alone the $855 monthly mortgage.
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ProPublica, 20 July 2025
For example, maintenance workers for machinery perform routine upkeep, which could be automated, however, more intricate repairs requires human expertise.
—The Hill, 11 July 2025
The city continues to spend millions annually on building upkeep and security, although the office tower is empty and uninhabitable in its current state.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
Rent increases most commonly happen as property upkeep and repair costs increase.
—Nathan Miller, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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ProPublica, 20 July 2025
For example, maintenance workers for machinery perform routine upkeep, which could be automated, however, more intricate repairs requires human expertise.
—The Hill, 11 July 2025
The city continues to spend millions annually on building upkeep and security, although the office tower is empty and uninhabitable in its current state.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
Rent increases most commonly happen as property upkeep and repair costs increase.
—Nathan Miller, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upkeep
Noun
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These options require less maintenance and are less risky than trying to pick individual stocks.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Construction and maintenance at the Hall of Fame is specifically funded by a 2% hotel occupancy tax.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Aug. 2025
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Montgomery County Maryland has a Pay In Lieu of Taxes or PILOT program to facilitate the creation and preservation of housing with lower rents.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Mom’s corpse is then put in a salted plastic barrel for preservation’s sake, and loaded onto a cart the daughter is prepared to pull all the way to the distant sea.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upkeep. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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