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
That two-story house requires a lot of upkeep.
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David McMillin, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
No doubt San Diegans will see impacts to our police, fire and library departments, as well as to the upkeep of our parks and recreation centers.
—Chris Cate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
That’s a two-season benefit from a single task — a smart trade-off for anyone optimizing their home upkeep.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Over time, the suede softens while still holding its shape, giving the shoe a long lifespan with minimal upkeep.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
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David McMillin, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
No doubt San Diegans will see impacts to our police, fire and library departments, as well as to the upkeep of our parks and recreation centers.
—Chris Cate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
That’s a two-season benefit from a single task — a smart trade-off for anyone optimizing their home upkeep.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Over time, the suede softens while still holding its shape, giving the shoe a long lifespan with minimal upkeep.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upkeep
Noun
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Your athletic endeavors are now about maintenance, not milestones.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Preventive routines, accessible wellness products, and home solutions that reduce ongoing maintenance may help pet owners monitor potential issues earlier while potentially supporting more manageable costs.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The projects cover diverse artistic traditions and conservation needs, ranging from fragile works on paper to grand paintings and objects requiring advanced preservation techniques.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort The preservation of its historic garden is of prime concern at Jnane Rumi, as is a dedicated approach to social sustainability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 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 2 May. 2026.
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