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 cost of owning a car—everything from sticker price to maintenance to insurance—has accelerated more than 40%, while groceries are up 30%.
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
Wounds caused by lawn maintenance equipment invite diseases and pests that can eventually kill the dogwood.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
District officials have estimated the cost of the full Front Range service from Trinidad to Fort Collins at $2 billion to $14 billion, including annual operating and maintenance expenses of around $76 million.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Initial landing spots for the air taxis are likely to be Fixed Base Operations, which are service businesses that supply general and business aviators with fuel, maintenance, food, and even space for overnight sleepovers.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for maintenance
The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
Wounds caused by lawn maintenance equipment invite diseases and pests that can eventually kill the dogwood.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
District officials have estimated the cost of the full Front Range service from Trinidad to Fort Collins at $2 billion to $14 billion, including annual operating and maintenance expenses of around $76 million.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Initial landing spots for the air taxis are likely to be Fixed Base Operations, which are service businesses that supply general and business aviators with fuel, maintenance, food, and even space for overnight sleepovers.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintenance
Noun
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The closure is for preservation work on the nearly century-old bridge.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Family members agreed to a conservation easement in 2015, essentially giving up development rights, and have now sold it for preservation under state ownership.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 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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This oversized outdoor wreath features chrysanthemums and hydrangeas crafted from fade-resistant fabric designed to stay fresh and vibrant without the upkeep.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Hair loss drugs like finasteride or minoxidil are typically not covered by insurance, according to the Mayo Clinic, further adding to ongoing costs of upkeep.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintenance. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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