as in maintenance
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
the upkeep of the old place was costing a fortune
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Recent Examples of upkeep
Residents enjoy the convenience of snow removal, lawn care, and exterior upkeep, allowing more time for entertaining, traveling, and cherishing moments with family and friends—or simply unwinding in the tranquility of their villa.
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Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
But public transit is under extreme duress, plagued by delays, outages and disruptions tied to decades-old backlogs in upkeep and improvement, with consequences for all New Yorkers.
—Claire Valdez, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
Julie suggested maybe different classes could take turns with upkeep each week or month.
—Lynn Steger Strong, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Our vehicles also meet strict safety and maintenance standards, unlike ride-share cars, which vary in quality and upkeep.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
But public transit is under extreme duress, plagued by delays, outages and disruptions tied to decades-old backlogs in upkeep and improvement, with consequences for all New Yorkers.
—Claire Valdez, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
Julie suggested maybe different classes could take turns with upkeep each week or month.
—Lynn Steger Strong, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Our vehicles also meet strict safety and maintenance standards, unlike ride-share cars, which vary in quality and upkeep.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upkeep
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Understanding the Mental Load for Single Parents The mental load encompasses a variety of tasks, from cleaning and scheduling to managing childcare, social relationships, maintenance, finances, and more.—
Lia Miller,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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Several key trends are driving this shift: • Lower Operational Costs: AI reduces dependency on IT teams, cutting maintenance costs and improving efficiency.—
Uli Erxleben,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The lawyer requested to investigators the preservation of critical evidence, including tracking data, radio communications, surveillance footage, and raw breath data.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Most differentiate conservation as the wise use and stewardship of natural resources while environmentalism tends to focus on preservation with little to no use of resources.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upkeep. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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