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
Polko explains that the Birkin bangs are ideal for someone who wants minimum styling and upkeep.
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Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
The pros say open shelves don't work for every home style, and their upkeep often exceeds what homeowners expect.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Hair loss drugs like finasteride or minoxidil are typically not covered by insurance, according to the Mayo Clinic, further adding to ongoing costs of upkeep.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
In the end, upkeep for this notional million-satellite mega constellation could take on the order of 10 Starship launches per day, forever.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
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Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
The pros say open shelves don't work for every home style, and their upkeep often exceeds what homeowners expect.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Hair loss drugs like finasteride or minoxidil are typically not covered by insurance, according to the Mayo Clinic, further adding to ongoing costs of upkeep.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
In the end, upkeep for this notional million-satellite mega constellation could take on the order of 10 Starship launches per day, forever.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upkeep
Noun
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When operating costs rise but revenue is capped, maintenance is deferred, repairs are delayed, and capital improvements are abandoned.—
Ann Korchak,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The institution also had multiple projects done under his leadership, including a complete renovation of the Main Gallery, the opening of the Wylie Gallery and addressing long-standing maintenance needs, amongst others.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Eco effort Restoration, preservation and locality are key pillars for property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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In recent interviews, Hagar has framed the residency as both a celebration and preservation of Van Halen’s legacy following the death of guitarist Eddie Van Halen in 2020.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
20 Mar. 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 24 Mar. 2026.
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