Synonyms of maintenance

maintenance

noun

ˈmānt-nən(t)s 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preservation
• preserving
• upkeep
• conservation
• keep
• conserving
• sustentation
• care and feeding
• support
• conservancy
• sustaining
• protection
• custody
• defense
• guardianship
• safeguarding
• guarding
• safekeeping
• care

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• neglect
• negligence
• disregard
• ignoring
• destruction
• injury
• damage
• inattention
• harm
• demolition
• dereliction
• ruin
• hurt
• ruination

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of maintenance

Farias is a Democrat who has led San Juan Capistrano as its mayor and runs his own landscape maintenance company. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 7 July 2026

Trades businesses, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and security companies, can create maintenance agreements, service plans, and ongoing customer programs. — Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The increase in shoulder season and off-peak travel is forcing Delta to rethink its maintenance and crew schedules, said Jeff Arinder, Delta vice president of international network planning. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Putting off this maintenance task by a year or even a few months can leave your deck exposed to the elements. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026