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 company also revealed that in addition to vehicle delivery, the contract includes a comprehensive full-service maintenance package with a duration of 15 years, extendable by another 15 years.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
The cost of fuel, employees, brick-and-mortar buildings, equipment, maintenance of the delivery trucks.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Styling and maintenance is where the commitment comes in.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
As for the care and maintenance this home has received, the roof was replaced in 2020, the furnace in 2010, the first floor air conditioning unit was new in 2022, and a new well pump was installed in 2023.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for maintenance
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
The cost of fuel, employees, brick-and-mortar buildings, equipment, maintenance of the delivery trucks.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Styling and maintenance is where the commitment comes in.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
As for the care and maintenance this home has received, the roof was replaced in 2020, the furnace in 2010, the first floor air conditioning unit was new in 2022, and a new well pump was installed in 2023.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for maintenance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintenance
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By launching the initiative at high-profile events such as the Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah, the commission is working to reframe sustainability as a modern extension of the Islamic values of stewardship and the preservation of the Earth.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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No two places are exactly alike, and there are plenty of reasons Lund has more and better parks than most American cities, like Sweden’s higher taxes and its long history of nature preservation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 May 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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That estimate, Giltner said, fails to take into account the long-term expenses associated with the standard upkeep of a ship and for specialized training required for ship crew.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Otero said while the city has been in contact with the owner, more consistent upkeep is needed.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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“Maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintenance. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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