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

Relief requires the state fully funding the maintenance and operations of public schools. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

Their bigger size also reduces the risk of predation, making long-term maintenance more worthwhile. — Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026

The ‘brain’ also controls a suite of autonomous robots, which help with the inspection and maintenance of solar panels and wind turbines. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

Proper maintenance extends the unit’s life and keeps your home more secure and efficient. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 14 Sep. 2026