as in maintenance
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
devotes too much time to the care and feeding of her buggy computer
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Recent Examples of care and feeding
These include vegetarianism, an aversion to plastic drinking straws, and the care and feeding of guinea pigs.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 20 May 2025
Intimate relationships need care and feeding, just like friendships do.
—Ian Kerner, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
Some are as reliable as Old Faithful; others pose challenges for owners not wholly committed to their care and feeding.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
The information on the care and feeding of a battery as well as how to maximize vehicle range can resemble a manual for owning a new, exotic pet.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Jan. 2023
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 20 May 2025
Intimate relationships need care and feeding, just like friendships do.
—Ian Kerner, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
Some are as reliable as Old Faithful; others pose challenges for owners not wholly committed to their care and feeding.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
The information on the care and feeding of a battery as well as how to maximize vehicle range can resemble a manual for owning a new, exotic pet.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for care and feeding
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The alert system puts in place precautions including around-the-clock maintenance of the roadway and possible closure and detours around the Grapevine.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Parking fees should fund the maintenance and improvement of parking and other infrastructure in the immediate area, benefiting nearby residents and businesses.—
Jay Derr,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.—
Annie Chestnut Tutor,
Boston Herald,
18 Aug. 2025
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In honor of the rich history the property boasts, Casa Cody was designated a Class 1 historic site, Palm Springs’ highest level of historic preservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Magic Gardens Museum and Magic Gardens Studio are owned by a nonprofit and have a full-time preservation team that worked alongside Zagar for over a decade.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Care and feeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care%20and%20feeding. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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