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
Some maintenance workers would shift to the parks department and some to public works.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The slugger is continuing his regular maintenance in order to play through elbow inflammation — or tennis elbow — in both arms.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Once established, zinnias are very low maintenance.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Today maintenance recommendations are based on the electronic calculation of the Maintenance Minder and maybe a little common sense thrown in for good measure.
—Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The slugger is continuing his regular maintenance in order to play through elbow inflammation — or tennis elbow — in both arms.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Once established, zinnias are very low maintenance.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Today maintenance recommendations are based on the electronic calculation of the Maintenance Minder and maybe a little common sense thrown in for good measure.
—Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintenance
Noun
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The closure is for preservation work on the nearly century-old bridge.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Family members agreed to a conservation easement in 2015, essentially giving up development rights, and have now sold it for preservation under state ownership.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 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
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This oversized outdoor wreath features chrysanthemums and hydrangeas crafted from fade-resistant fabric designed to stay fresh and vibrant without the upkeep.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Hair loss drugs like finasteride or minoxidil are typically not covered by insurance, according to the Mayo Clinic, further adding to ongoing costs of upkeep.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintenance. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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