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
These plants employ predictive maintenance, robotics, computer vision, logistics optimization, and advanced power management.
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Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The company emphasizes 360° capture, low inertia, and direct-drive operation for low noise and minimal maintenance.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Experts suggest seasonal refinery maintenance may be a reason for the price hike being isolated to metro Phoenix.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For streamlined maintenance, the vacuum has a self-cleaning process that uses hair-cutting scissors to remove debris from the roller brush.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
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Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The company emphasizes 360° capture, low inertia, and direct-drive operation for low noise and minimal maintenance.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Experts suggest seasonal refinery maintenance may be a reason for the price hike being isolated to metro Phoenix.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For streamlined maintenance, the vacuum has a self-cleaning process that uses hair-cutting scissors to remove debris from the roller brush.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for maintenance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintenance
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This fall’s exhibition at the University of Minnesota’s art museum asks us to consider the rug — a functional object, a decorative object, an artistic object, a form of storytelling and cultural preservation.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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But the County Commission then voted to nullify the preservation board’s move, Stander recalled.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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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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Courts built with durable, high-end materials remain open and playable year-round—closing only for inclement weather—while requiring minimal upkeep.—
Scott Miller,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The president says law and order, removal of homeless encampments and urban upkeep are his policy goals.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintenance. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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