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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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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That’s been a challenge for the chain, partly because Taylor, the manufacturing company, is responsible for their upkeep.
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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 28 Oct. 2024
Deciding when and how often to clean gutters is the first step to creating a maintenance schedule for ongoing upkeep.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2024
After the Glorious Revolution, the building went into an extended period of decline mainly due to the lack of funds for its upkeep.
—Emi Eleode, ARTnews.com, 27 Sep. 2024
The zoo, a private company, had invested over 8 million euros ($8.92 million) in the facility where the animals live and faced annual costs of 1.5 million euros for their upkeep, including a preservation fee paid to China, Ahtari Chair Risto Sivonen said.
—Reuters, NBC News, 26 Sep. 2024
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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 28 Oct. 2024
Deciding when and how often to clean gutters is the first step to creating a maintenance schedule for ongoing upkeep.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2024
After the Glorious Revolution, the building went into an extended period of decline mainly due to the lack of funds for its upkeep.
—Emi Eleode, ARTnews.com, 27 Sep. 2024
The zoo, a private company, had invested over 8 million euros ($8.92 million) in the facility where the animals live and faced annual costs of 1.5 million euros for their upkeep, including a preservation fee paid to China, Ahtari Chair Risto Sivonen said.
—Reuters, NBC News, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upkeep. Accessed 21 Nov. 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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