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
In addition to the pool, the $1,893 maintenance goes toward a gym, a steam room, a sauna, a roof-deck, and a garage.
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Katie McDonough, Curbed, 25 May 2026
Method 1 is gentle and works well for light stains or regular maintenance.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
The 30-year-old, who was part of the crew killed in the Iraq crash, earned a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati in 2014 and joined the military the following year as a vehicle maintenance technician, according to the Ohio National Guard.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
What's more, the agency emphasized, the maintenance will go beyond refueling the spacecraft.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for maintenance
Katie McDonough, Curbed, 25 May 2026
Method 1 is gentle and works well for light stains or regular maintenance.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
The 30-year-old, who was part of the crew killed in the Iraq crash, earned a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati in 2014 and joined the military the following year as a vehicle maintenance technician, according to the Ohio National Guard.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
What's more, the agency emphasized, the maintenance will go beyond refueling the spacecraft.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintenance
Noun
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The society was looking to raise funds for a preservation project.—
Shirsho Dasgupta
May 22,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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Hair follicle stimulation and density support are provided through PRP and mesotherapy, while graft preservation is supported through IceGraft technology to help maintain graft condition.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
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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
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“Maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintenance. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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