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
Frustrated with the constant upkeep he’s required to do in his job for Old Art (Miguel Bonilla), the Curator eagerly opens the crate to reveal a statue reminiscent of Michelangelo’s David.
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
This results in proactive solutions and lower costs in greenery upkeep, leading to healthier and flourishing green wall installations.
—Shirl Leigh
april 03, New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
Deadheading, or removing old blooms, helps perennials and annuals to rebloom, but not all flowers require this upkeep.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Without sufficient funds, the upkeep of these amenities may decline, potentially lowering property values and diminishing residents’ quality of life.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
This results in proactive solutions and lower costs in greenery upkeep, leading to healthier and flourishing green wall installations.
—Shirl Leigh
april 03, New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
Deadheading, or removing old blooms, helps perennials and annuals to rebloom, but not all flowers require this upkeep.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Without sufficient funds, the upkeep of these amenities may decline, potentially lowering property values and diminishing residents’ quality of life.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upkeep
Noun
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The gas tax is a key source of funding for road construction and maintenance across North Carolina, and lawmakers said eliminating it even temporarily could slow projects or worsen existing infrastructure needs.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the all-in-one station handles emptying, washing, and hot-air drying for total hands-free maintenance.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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This is a cultural preservation issue, not a tax issue.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Reports from reputable geotechnical and structural engineers, as well as a plaster preservation expert, all state that the Merchant’s House would suffer irreversible damage.—
Roberta Brandes Gratz,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 2026.
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