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
Volunteers will be present during the lighted hours for upkeep the park and assist visitors.
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Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Regular upkeep and smart appliance placement help prevent grime buildup and make deep cleaning less of a chore.
—Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the Hollywood Sign Trust, which manages upkeep and security of the sign, have both indicated that neither Sweeney nor her team requested permission to be on the property or include it in footage.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
This included air purifiers with items like washable filters for streamlined upkeep.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Regular upkeep and smart appliance placement help prevent grime buildup and make deep cleaning less of a chore.
—Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the Hollywood Sign Trust, which manages upkeep and security of the sign, have both indicated that neither Sweeney nor her team requested permission to be on the property or include it in footage.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
This included air purifiers with items like washable filters for streamlined upkeep.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upkeep
Noun
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Patients may then continue taking the medications for at least one or two additional years — what is known as maintenance treatment.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Predictive maintenance will also advance rapidly.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Built in the late 1920s and recently restored by preservation specialist Tim Gleason, the white and blue-trimmed Tudor A-frame structure offers five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and a powder room in roughly 2,500 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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This preservation is ensured through strict weavers’ guild regulations, a vigilant (both positive and negative) neighborliness, and careful resource management.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 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
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upkeep. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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