UPKEEP 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 Because of his background in electrical engineering, he was placed in a special communications unit that was responsible for the upkeep of the Warszawa II radio station. —

IEEE Spectrum, 8 Jan. 2025 Drivers pay federal and state gas taxes, which fund road upkeep, roughly in ... —

Dominic Pino, National Review, 7 Jan. 2025 Still, no matter how luxe the rugs appear at first glance, their functionality allows for low-maintenance upkeep—thus, more time for admiration. —

Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025 Both give your home the signature look of the holiday with the decor staple of the season, but live trees require more upkeep than artificial ones to keep them standing tall throughout the holiday. —

Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for upkeep