1
: the act of maintaining in good condition : the state of being maintained in good condition
2
: the cost of maintaining in good condition
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Examples of upkeep in a Sentence
Who is responsible for the upkeep of these buildings?
Once your car gets that old, the cost of upkeep can get very expensive.
The yard requires very little upkeep.
We sold our horse because we could no longer afford its upkeep.
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Vacant properties require ongoing upkeep to prevent deterioration.
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David Crown, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Auburns and reds are notoriously tricky in terms of upkeep and require touch-ups every six to eight weeks.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2024
Recent photographs indicate that the Royal Lodge is in dire need of repairs as the prince struggles to maintain its costly upkeep.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
These devastating natural disasters are increasing property insurance costs and upkeep on older buildings.
—Peter S. Sachs, Sun Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
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David Crown, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Auburns and reds are notoriously tricky in terms of upkeep and require touch-ups every six to eight weeks.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2024
Recent photographs indicate that the Royal Lodge is in dire need of repairs as the prince struggles to maintain its costly upkeep.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
These devastating natural disasters are increasing property insurance costs and upkeep on older buildings.
—Peter S. Sachs, Sun Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upkeep. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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upkeep
noun
up·keep
ˈəp-ˌkēp 
: the act or cost of maintaining in good condition : maintenance
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