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
Instead of scrubbing muddy boot stains off an entryway rug or having to replace it altogether, go with a low maintenance option in the form of a washable rug.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Bird baths need daily maintenance.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Monthly maintenance costs are about $9,600 with annual taxes of around $75,000.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
The proceeds of the sale will go toward the restoration and maintenance of the Ford Heritage Fleet.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Bird baths need daily maintenance.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Monthly maintenance costs are about $9,600 with annual taxes of around $75,000.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
The proceeds of the sale will go toward the restoration and maintenance of the Ford Heritage Fleet.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintenance
Noun
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But no matter the understanding of offenses or talent preservation, a freshman’s ability to play all comes down to talent, and Brown and Wilson ooze ability.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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One of the groups that has done the most cultural-preservation work is Plast, the main Ukrainian Scouting organization, which has expanded its efforts to serve Ukrainian children since the 2022 invasion.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2025
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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It’s also designed to be completely dustproof (a bonus for cleaning upkeep).—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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And while the real thing is a great gift idea for seasoned green thumbs, novice plant owners can still enjoy the look (minus the fussy upkeep) with this faux version that looks surprisingly realistic.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintenance. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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