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
Although treatments like salmon sperm injections and no-needle microneedling may be too expensive for regular upkeep, especially during a looming recession, achieving Korean glass skin is ironically easily affordable.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
Perennials are much less work than annuals, which require yearly planting, and once they are established, most perennials require little upkeep.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
The struggle to maintain full, youthful-looking eyebrows is often a daily frustration — one filled with pencils, gels, microblading appointments and constant upkeep.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Banks can leverage these to streamline development, reducing the costs of infrastructure upkeep and improving its flexibility.
—Roman Eloshvili, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
Perennials are much less work than annuals, which require yearly planting, and once they are established, most perennials require little upkeep.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
The struggle to maintain full, youthful-looking eyebrows is often a daily frustration — one filled with pencils, gels, microblading appointments and constant upkeep.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Banks can leverage these to streamline development, reducing the costs of infrastructure upkeep and improving its flexibility.
—Roman Eloshvili, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upkeep
Noun
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Infrastructure: Transportation agencies document roads, bridges and tunnels to plan maintenance, identify structural issues and design improvements without disrupting traffic.—
Ronald Bisio,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Speakers will also present information about department programs that support fire prevention efforts, such as proper maintenance of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, and how to create an escape plan in the event of a fire, officials said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Laura Sharp, whose parents Byron and Beverly owned the rink in the ‘80s and ‘90s, expressed her gratitude for the new owners’ preservation of the place’s integrity.—
Rachael Oquendo,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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Beyond preservation of cultural treasures, companies are creating 3D models to improve safety, reduce downtime, train and plan.—
Ronald Bisio,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upkeep. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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