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
Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty/Canva Newsweek spoke to the experts to find out more about how AI's misogyny maintenance is creating a new gender divide.
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Tidal energy projects would be prohibitively expensive if the turbines had to be taken out of the water for maintenance every couple of years.
—Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Green Line closures All 13 of the Green Line’s St. Paul stations — from Raymond Avenue to Union Depot in Lowertown — will be closed for maintenance from 10 p.m. Friday, July 11, to 4 a.m. Monday, July 21.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
Lee said obtaining those skills can take anywhere from a day or two for a forklift certification to up to four years of education and apprenticeship programs for maintenance technicians, one of the most in-demand manufacturing jobs today.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Tidal energy projects would be prohibitively expensive if the turbines had to be taken out of the water for maintenance every couple of years.
—Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Green Line closures All 13 of the Green Line’s St. Paul stations — from Raymond Avenue to Union Depot in Lowertown — will be closed for maintenance from 10 p.m. Friday, July 11, to 4 a.m. Monday, July 21.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
Lee said obtaining those skills can take anywhere from a day or two for a forklift certification to up to four years of education and apprenticeship programs for maintenance technicians, one of the most in-demand manufacturing jobs today.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintenance
Noun
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From watershed preservation to infrastructure upgrades, the pair’s conversation dives into the strategic steps being taken to secure water quality and quantity for future generations.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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An ongoing preservation project undertaken by the Chicago Film Society has spurred a revival of interest in her work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Despite the different species, one common theme emerged: frustration with the upkeep and complexity of animals that are often mistaken as low maintenance.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Instead, the relatively quieter year offers an opportunity to complete overdue maintenance upkeep at the Indiana Convention Center, including on the ballroom and sound system.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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“Maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintenance. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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