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
The city also pays for a portion of the maintenance costs for the 19-acre home built in 1850, with the Bingham-Waggoner Historical Society coordinating upkeep and improvement projects.
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Ilana Arougheti
june 11, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Like any protective style, proper installation and upkeep are key.
—Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Each set includes 12 bundles of faux flowers and greenery, creating a full, abundant look without any watering, pruning, or upkeep.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
That li’l forehead bestie can require an inordinate amount of upkeep.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
Ilana Arougheti
june 11, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Like any protective style, proper installation and upkeep are key.
—Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Each set includes 12 bundles of faux flowers and greenery, creating a full, abundant look without any watering, pruning, or upkeep.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
That li’l forehead bestie can require an inordinate amount of upkeep.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upkeep
Noun
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Investigators are also looking at factors such as weight and balance, fuel, maintenance history and overall airworthiness as part of the probe, Graham said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Investigators are expected to examine the wreckage, maintenance history, and flight information to determine what led to the accident.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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For Executive Chef Gary Caldwell, crafting this menu is an act of preservation.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Getty Images The Chicago Cubs have spent much of the last decade balancing modernization with preservation around one of baseball’s most recognizable landmarks.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 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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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upkeep. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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