as in preservation
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
I was hired to perform basic maintenance until the property could be sold
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Recent Examples of maintenance
Look for an account with an APY of 3% or more and no monthly maintenance fees, like the UFB Portfolio Savings, SoFi® Checking and Savings or Western Alliance Bank High-Yield Savings Account.
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
This designation reflects Saratoga’s ongoing commitment to responsible tree management, environmental stewardship and the maintenance of a healthy, sustainable tree canopy.
—Chuck Page, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
One incident turned into a crowd of people blocking and getting on top of a Metro bus, preventing it from moving and trapping Metro maintenance workers who were inside.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
For general maintenance, twice a year — once in spring and once in fall — is a solid routine.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
This designation reflects Saratoga’s ongoing commitment to responsible tree management, environmental stewardship and the maintenance of a healthy, sustainable tree canopy.
—Chuck Page, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
One incident turned into a crowd of people blocking and getting on top of a Metro bus, preventing it from moving and trapping Metro maintenance workers who were inside.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
For general maintenance, twice a year — once in spring and once in fall — is a solid routine.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintenance
Noun
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This is a cultural preservation issue, not a tax issue.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Reports from reputable geotechnical and structural engineers, as well as a plaster preservation expert, all state that the Merchant’s House would suffer irreversible damage.—
Roberta Brandes Gratz,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Others who can no longer afford the upkeep and fees have abandoned boats or hauled them away to be demolished.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Patio furniture covers actually save you a lot of time and upkeep, especially during pollen season.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintenance. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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