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
The building was condemned for 10 days in 2021 because of 28 code violations related to property maintenance, building code and fire code.
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
The approach reduces maintenance complexity while enabling rapid experimentation with new actuators and control systems, reports Humanoids Daily (HD).
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Loan payments average $7,275 annually, with insurance averaging $2,277, gas $2,105 and maintenance coming in at $1,184.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 18 May 2026
As the majority of the Southern United States currently faces drought conditions, gardening and lawn maintenance can get a little tricky.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
The approach reduces maintenance complexity while enabling rapid experimentation with new actuators and control systems, reports Humanoids Daily (HD).
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Loan payments average $7,275 annually, with insurance averaging $2,277, gas $2,105 and maintenance coming in at $1,184.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 18 May 2026
As the majority of the Southern United States currently faces drought conditions, gardening and lawn maintenance can get a little tricky.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintenance
Noun
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The society was looking to raise funds for a preservation project.—
Shirsho Dasgupta
May 22,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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Hair follicle stimulation and density support are provided through PRP and mesotherapy, while graft preservation is supported through IceGraft technology to help maintain graft condition.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
20 May 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
Noun
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This often takes the form of upkeep that is performed when there is no evidence of any prior issues or requests.—
Meily Perez,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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While stunning, goddess braids require consistent upkeep, including daily care for loose curls, nighttime wrapping, and regular moisturizing to keep the style neat and long-lasting.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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“Maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintenance. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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