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
Her disability check was not enough to cover medical expenses and the upkeep required for the house — let alone the $855 monthly mortgage.
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ProPublica, 20 July 2025
For example, maintenance workers for machinery perform routine upkeep, which could be automated, however, more intricate repairs requires human expertise.
—The Hill, 11 July 2025
The city continues to spend millions annually on building upkeep and security, although the office tower is empty and uninhabitable in its current state.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
Rent increases most commonly happen as property upkeep and repair costs increase.
—Nathan Miller, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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ProPublica, 20 July 2025
For example, maintenance workers for machinery perform routine upkeep, which could be automated, however, more intricate repairs requires human expertise.
—The Hill, 11 July 2025
The city continues to spend millions annually on building upkeep and security, although the office tower is empty and uninhabitable in its current state.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
Rent increases most commonly happen as property upkeep and repair costs increase.
—Nathan Miller, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upkeep
Noun
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One option is to purchase a battery maintainer/maintenance charger to keep the battery sufficiently charged when your car isn't in use.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Some inmates held in the wing's second floor who spoke with IndyStar described suffering health complications, such as feeling sick and struggling to breathe as maintenance continues.—
Matthew Cupelli,
IndyStar,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Montgomery County Maryland has a Pay In Lieu of Taxes or PILOT program to facilitate the creation and preservation of housing with lower rents.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Mom’s corpse is then put in a salted plastic barrel for preservation’s sake, and loaded onto a cart the daughter is prepared to pull all the way to the distant sea.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upkeep. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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