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 Highway Trust Fund faces a whopping 46% reduction in spending, threatening maintenance and construction of critical infrastructure.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Having spent several weeks in rehearsals, Mabille knows everyone from the technicians to the maintenance staff.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Those preparatory projects included the installation of new capping roofs to weatherproof the buildings for a long period of care and maintenance, as well as the rerouting of electrical supplies and de-planting of boiler equipment.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Made with weather-resistant polyethylene, the table and chairs are extremely durable, low maintenance, and rust-resistant.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Having spent several weeks in rehearsals, Mabille knows everyone from the technicians to the maintenance staff.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Those preparatory projects included the installation of new capping roofs to weatherproof the buildings for a long period of care and maintenance, as well as the rerouting of electrical supplies and de-planting of boiler equipment.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Made with weather-resistant polyethylene, the table and chairs are extremely durable, low maintenance, and rust-resistant.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintenance
Noun
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Some resorts in the atoll, such as Finolhu, take an active role in the coral's preservation, and its efforts are led by its resident marine biologist, Ivana Tobar.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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In each episode, the trio will embark on adventures across Brazil, discovering unique biomes, cultural traditions and important lessons about environmental preservation and the power of collaboration.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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It’s also designed to be completely dustproof (a bonus for cleaning upkeep).—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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And while the real thing is a great gift idea for seasoned green thumbs, novice plant owners can still enjoy the look (minus the fussy upkeep) with this faux version that looks surprisingly realistic.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintenance. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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