as in preservation
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
I was hired to perform basic maintenance until the property could be sold
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Recent Examples of maintenance
Because at-home peels are formulated with lower concentrations than professional treatments, they are designed for maintenance rather than intensive resurfacing.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
The small, maintenance-free device reflects laser signals from orbiting spacecraft, helping future missions determine their position with greater accuracy.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
However, while building software is becoming easier, maintenance remains a challenge.
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Tim Keary,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In many cases, pairing a high-efficiency system with better insulation, regular maintenance and smart temperature controls offers the best opportunity to reduce both energy consumption and long-term household expenses.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for maintenance
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
The small, maintenance-free device reflects laser signals from orbiting spacecraft, helping future missions determine their position with greater accuracy.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
However, while building software is becoming easier, maintenance remains a challenge.
—
Tim Keary,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In many cases, pairing a high-efficiency system with better insulation, regular maintenance and smart temperature controls offers the best opportunity to reduce both energy consumption and long-term household expenses.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for maintenance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintenance
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Miami, in particular, has evolved into a global epicenter for both wealth preservation and lifestyle migration, reinforcing long-term demand fundamentals.
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The historic building is listed with its preservation in mind.
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.
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Brushing, flossing and regular cleanings function less like cosmetic upkeep and more like the kind of low-cost preventive habit that shows up in lifespan data years down the line.
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How Often to Clean Whites Keeping whites truly white starts with consistent upkeep.
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“Maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintenance. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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