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
Deadheading, or removing old blooms, helps perennials and annuals to rebloom, but not all flowers require this upkeep.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Without sufficient funds, the upkeep of these amenities may decline, potentially lowering property values and diminishing residents’ quality of life.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The next phases of the website redesign will focus on fixing issues that arise, as well as ongoing maintenance and upkeep.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
The Pride Cleaners sign has been dark for decades, likely the result of the labor of maintaining its complicated mechanics and the expense of repair and upkeep.
—Elizabeth Blasius, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Without sufficient funds, the upkeep of these amenities may decline, potentially lowering property values and diminishing residents’ quality of life.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The next phases of the website redesign will focus on fixing issues that arise, as well as ongoing maintenance and upkeep.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
The Pride Cleaners sign has been dark for decades, likely the result of the labor of maintaining its complicated mechanics and the expense of repair and upkeep.
—Elizabeth Blasius, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upkeep
Noun
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The service allows airlines to stream entertainment to passengers’ devices instead of installing heavier in-flight entertainment systems, reducing maintenance and fuel costs.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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The special tax zone, which is exlusive to the property, will exact a property tax on future homeowners and buisnesses to fund the creation and maintenance of future roads, sewers and water utilities across the development.—
Samuel O’Neal
March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are over 24 Art Deco preservation societies worldwide, including an international Art Deco Society.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the study, instances of peer preservation increased when AI models knew of the existence of other models in the experimental scenarios.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 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
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upkeep. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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