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 project also would include professional-grade driving simulators, a full gym, spa and recovery center and concierge service for auto detailing and maintenance.
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Joe Marusak
june 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
There were also disputes between contractors on maintenance and repair systems which delayed track testing.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Districts use those dollars to fund teacher salaries, transportation, maintenance, security, utilities and other operating expenses.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Then there are maintenance and car insurance costs, which are also up.
—Liz Knueven,kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 1 June 2026
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Joe Marusak
june 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
There were also disputes between contractors on maintenance and repair systems which delayed track testing.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Districts use those dollars to fund teacher salaries, transportation, maintenance, security, utilities and other operating expenses.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Then there are maintenance and car insurance costs, which are also up.
—Liz Knueven,kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintenance
Noun
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The answers separate skillcations that support cultural preservation from those that merely repackage it.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Environmental group praises acquisition Environmental advocates hailed the acquisition as a milestone for Hill Country preservation.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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
Noun
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Skip basic upkeep, and even minor issues can escalate into costly repairs.—
Danny Smith,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The gas tax was based on the premise that the people who use highways the most should pay the most for their upkeep.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
28 May 2026
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“Maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintenance. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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