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
Sports sedans depreciate like 4,500 pound rocks and the main driver is a fear of steep repair and upkeep costs.
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Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2025
The University of Minnesota also is requesting $200 million for upkeep and repairs for infrastructure.
—Peter Cox, Twin Cities, 12 Feb. 2025
Every street-side spot uses public land and takes up resources for its upkeep.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 11 Feb. 2025
Beyond upkeep of a mall, owners must seek redevelopment opportunities such as working with schools like Liberty STEAM.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2025
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Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2025
The University of Minnesota also is requesting $200 million for upkeep and repairs for infrastructure.
—Peter Cox, Twin Cities, 12 Feb. 2025
Every street-side spot uses public land and takes up resources for its upkeep.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 11 Feb. 2025
Beyond upkeep of a mall, owners must seek redevelopment opportunities such as working with schools like Liberty STEAM.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upkeep. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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