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 group said Skydive Kansas City adheres to the safety standards set by the largest skydiving organization in the world, including all maintenance requirements established by the FAA.
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ABC News, 15 June 2026
Another anonymous source told CBS News the fund is expected to focus on the building’s physical repair and maintenance.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
But aircraft owners are expected to follow the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule and recommendations.
—John Seewer, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
That first round will help pay for the installation and maintenance of backflow prevention valves, which are designed to keep floodwaters out of homes.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
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ABC News, 15 June 2026
Another anonymous source told CBS News the fund is expected to focus on the building’s physical repair and maintenance.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
But aircraft owners are expected to follow the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule and recommendations.
—John Seewer, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
That first round will help pay for the installation and maintenance of backflow prevention valves, which are designed to keep floodwaters out of homes.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for maintenance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintenance
Noun
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The 1983 film is so beloved that the Library of Congress selected it for preservation into the National Film Registry in 2012, per Deadline.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Things like supporting ecosystem restoration, cultural preservation and local economies in ways that create lasting positive change.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Having been around for over a century, there’s been significant investment in long-term conservation and preserving of the building’s heritage, an approach that’s extended to the spa.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 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
Noun
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Over time, the suede softens while still holding its shape, giving the shoe a long lifespan with minimal upkeep.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Regular upkeep, like changing air filters, sealing cracks, or servicing systems, helps prevent larger problems.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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“Maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintenance. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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