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
Residents enjoy the convenience of snow removal, lawn care, and exterior upkeep, allowing more time for entertaining, traveling, and cherishing moments with family and friends—or simply unwinding in the tranquility of their villa.
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Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
But public transit is under extreme duress, plagued by delays, outages and disruptions tied to decades-old backlogs in upkeep and improvement, with consequences for all New Yorkers.
—Claire Valdez, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
Julie suggested maybe different classes could take turns with upkeep each week or month.
—Lynn Steger Strong, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Our vehicles also meet strict safety and maintenance standards, unlike ride-share cars, which vary in quality and upkeep.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
But public transit is under extreme duress, plagued by delays, outages and disruptions tied to decades-old backlogs in upkeep and improvement, with consequences for all New Yorkers.
—Claire Valdez, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
Julie suggested maybe different classes could take turns with upkeep each week or month.
—Lynn Steger Strong, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Our vehicles also meet strict safety and maintenance standards, unlike ride-share cars, which vary in quality and upkeep.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upkeep
Noun
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Strategic Survival In The Age Of AI Healthcare organizations are hesitant to invest in AI due to high upfront costs, ongoing expenses for system maintenance, and the need for continuous human oversight.—
James Lindsey,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Then, a family needs to budget for shelter, food and other monthly maintenance costs.—
Daniel Eduardo Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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In 2008, the county started working with the Alexander Company, a Wisconsin developer with a history of historic preservation and adaptive reuse.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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The post-pandemic era calls for a balanced approach, prioritizing capital preservation alongside the pursuit of sustainable returns.—
Gianluca Sidoti,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upkeep. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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