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

The Qantas Airways Airbus A380 underwent air-conditioning maintenance on January 7 before flying from Sydney to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, the Australian Transportation Safety Board said. — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

According to the Federal Railroad Administration, the safety of individual railroad bridges, including their inspection, maintenance, and repair, is the responsibility of the track owner. — Erika Stanish, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

On the plus side, the maintenance fees feel surprisingly reasonable for the neighborhood — $1,043 a month — which get you a storage unit, gym, playroom, and roof deck, along with a super, a porter, and a part-time doorman. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 17 Aug. 2026

In return, the loft homeowners’ association has committed to fund ongoing maintenance and to keep the sign lit for 10 years. — Rashad Alexander august 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026