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
If this is your first time getting a good coffee grinder, the necessary upkeep might surprise you.
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Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
The result is that a large number of airlines rely on foreign operators and connections in hubs like Paris, Doha, and Istanbul for intra-African journeys as well as for the upkeep of their fleet.
—Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Here, two Southern interior designers detail six common choices that often end up requiring extra upkeep.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Virgo energy is about order and upkeep, so the right tools are just as important as the products.
—Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
The result is that a large number of airlines rely on foreign operators and connections in hubs like Paris, Doha, and Istanbul for intra-African journeys as well as for the upkeep of their fleet.
—Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Here, two Southern interior designers detail six common choices that often end up requiring extra upkeep.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Virgo energy is about order and upkeep, so the right tools are just as important as the products.
—Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upkeep
Noun
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When the supermodel was introduced to French cosmetic doctor Jean-Louis Sebagh in Paris, France, she was spellbound by his revolutionary approach to age maintenance, which utilizes the extract of the rare Charentais cantaloupe.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Federal contracts, including new leases and property maintenance agreements with tenants, will also have to wait.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Some resorts in the atoll, such as Finolhu, take an active role in the coral's preservation, and its efforts are led by its resident marine biologist, Ivana Tobar.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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In each episode, the trio will embark on adventures across Brazil, discovering unique biomes, cultural traditions and important lessons about environmental preservation and the power of collaboration.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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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 9 Oct. 2025.
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