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
Maintenance workers, machinery Job description: Close cousins to the industrial machinery mechanic, listed above, machinery maintenance workers perform routine upkeep on industrial machinery.
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 May 2025
Rich shades that require minimal upkeep are huge among celebs like Johnson, Jennifer Lawrence, and Kendall Jenner.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 12 June 2025
Add a charming upgrade to wraparound porches with a rocking chair that has a roomy seat and requires minimal upkeep.
Bay Isle Home Dawn 2-Person Patio Conversation Set, $213 (orig.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 11 June 2025
Sunday is a great day to perform a little bit of upkeep on these low-traffic areas.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 May 2025
Rich shades that require minimal upkeep are huge among celebs like Johnson, Jennifer Lawrence, and Kendall Jenner.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 12 June 2025
Add a charming upgrade to wraparound porches with a rocking chair that has a roomy seat and requires minimal upkeep.
Bay Isle Home Dawn 2-Person Patio Conversation Set, $213 (orig.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 11 June 2025
Sunday is a great day to perform a little bit of upkeep on these low-traffic areas.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upkeep
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Lee said obtaining those skills can take anywhere from a day or two for a forklift certification to up to four years of education and apprenticeship programs for maintenance technicians, one of the most in-demand manufacturing jobs today.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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During a maintenance task to stir the oxygen tanks, an electrical short causes one of the tanks to explode, with the other rapidly venting its oxygen into space.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2025
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Passing cars honked in support while protesters waved signs calling for the preservation of the expansive Everglades preserve, home to several endangered species and Native tribes.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Bezos, the world’s third richest person, and Sánchez, requested that in lieu of gifts, guests donate to local organizations supporting the preservation of Venice.—
Sarah Polus,
The Hill,
28 June 2025
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upkeep. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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