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
Despite the different species, one common theme emerged: frustration with the upkeep and complexity of animals that are often mistaken as low maintenance.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
Instead, the relatively quieter year offers an opportunity to complete overdue maintenance upkeep at the Indiana Convention Center, including on the ballroom and sound system.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Trail maintenance, visitor services, facilities upkeep, volunteer coordination and other services could take a hit from the cuts.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The Sovereign Grant functions like an expense account for the monarch and their representatives, covering the costs of their public duties, including travel, staff, and upkeep of historic properties.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
Instead, the relatively quieter year offers an opportunity to complete overdue maintenance upkeep at the Indiana Convention Center, including on the ballroom and sound system.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Trail maintenance, visitor services, facilities upkeep, volunteer coordination and other services could take a hit from the cuts.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The Sovereign Grant functions like an expense account for the monarch and their representatives, covering the costs of their public duties, including travel, staff, and upkeep of historic properties.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upkeep
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Shipbuilding is seen as a particular area of South Korean military industrial strength, and Washington has already seen contracts for maintenance of US Navy supply ships go to South Korean yards as the Navy grapples with a backlog in US shipyards.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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The cushion covers on the chair and ottoman are removable and machine-washable for easy maintenance.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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From watershed preservation to infrastructure upgrades, the pair’s conversation dives into the strategic steps being taken to secure water quality and quantity for future generations.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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An ongoing preservation project undertaken by the Chicago Film Society has spurred a revival of interest in her work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upkeep. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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