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
For best upkeep, Holohan recommends getting a gloss or a quick base color with your colorist every couple of weeks.
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
The homes being practically given away typically require significant renovation and upkeep, and can end up costing buyers far more than the single-digit price tag would indicate.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Vacant properties require ongoing upkeep to prevent deterioration.
—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
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
The homes being practically given away typically require significant renovation and upkeep, and can end up costing buyers far more than the single-digit price tag would indicate.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Vacant properties require ongoing upkeep to prevent deterioration.
—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
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upkeep. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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