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
The Biggest Surprises While homeowners might anticipate some level of upkeep, the biggest financial shock tends to come from major systems, and those costs stack up fast.
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Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Company officials have described that as standard industry practice, but critics see it as a way for Hull to profit off the dams while avoiding liability for their upkeep.
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CBS News,
12 June 2026
Natural stone can be more involved; it should be sealed before grouting and can require upkeep to protect against staining.
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Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
Like any protective style, proper installation and upkeep are key.
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Sunnah Rasheed,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Company officials have described that as standard industry practice, but critics see it as a way for Hull to profit off the dams while avoiding liability for their upkeep.
—
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Natural stone can be more involved; it should be sealed before grouting and can require upkeep to protect against staining.
—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
Like any protective style, proper installation and upkeep are key.
—
Sunnah Rasheed,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upkeep
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Love’s Travel Stops just expanded its service offerings for RVs, including light maintenance, battery replacement and tire replacement.
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Thermal monitoring detected a bearing temperature rising toward 140°C, allowing maintenance teams to schedule an eight-hour repair instead of responding to a costly emergency failure.
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For Executive Chef Gary Caldwell, crafting this menu is an act of preservation.
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Getty Images The Chicago Cubs have spent much of the last decade balancing modernization with preservation around one of baseball’s most recognizable landmarks.
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upkeep. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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