UPKEEPS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

upkeep

noun

ˈəp-ˌkēp

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 This often takes the form of upkeep that is performed when there is no evidence of any prior issues or requests. —

Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026 While stunning, goddess braids require consistent upkeep, including daily care for loose curls, nighttime wrapping, and regular moisturizing to keep the style neat and long-lasting. —

Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 22 May 2026 If their own home might distract from your curb appeal, consider offering to help them with any easy maintenance, gardening, or general upkeep. —

Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 21 May 2026 Each vehicle operates on Rivian's FleetOS platform, which oversees routing, charging, diagnostics, predictive upkeep, and telematics. —

Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for upkeep

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These robots could significantly improve inspection and maintenance operations by reaching areas that are difficult, dangerous, or expensive for humans to access.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Officials say the body was found on May 21 by a maintenance worker who was checking on a possible water leak in the building on the 3300 block of Cobb Parkway SE.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 1 June 2026