How to Use upkeep in a Sentence

upkeep

noun

• 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.
• Who is responsible for the upkeep of these buildings?
• For the look of lawn grass, but not the upkeep, mondo is your plant.
  — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
• But the upkeep is simply too much, so the farm went up for sale last month.
  — Mike Wagner, The Courier-Journal, 22 June 2023
• Thomas has taken her concerns about the lack of upkeep at the Lowry to court.
  — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2024
• Standon said the happiness the dogs bring him are worth the upkeep.
  — Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2022
• The consequences of kicking upkeep down the road have been acute.
  — Daniella Silva, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022
• The dogs and the fencing are funded by the government, though their upkeep is not.
  — Kate Brady, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2023
• The major upkeep might just be worth it for this stunning shade.
  — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023
• The funds will be put towards the construction and upkeep of the center.
  — Brandi Addison, Dallas News, 10 Sep. 2020
• The town rents various parts of the park to the public and recreation leagues to help support the upkeep of park.
  — Steven Goode, courant.com, 17 Apr. 2021
• Revenue from the shop's sales will go toward the upkeep of the bridge, lighting the east side and the group's Code the Hoan initiative.
  — Sarah Hauer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2021
• When not in residence, the couple would rent the estate out to help pay for the upkeep.
  — Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2020
• And then there’s those adorable face folds, which demand upkeep.
  — Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024
• One big lesson the county learned is trees need the same amount of upkeep as roads and buildings.
  — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2024
• He’s left with the upkeep and taxes of the aging and grandiose property.
  — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2022
• Be prepared to spend more for upkeep as this is a dry clean-only coat.
  — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 23 Feb. 2024
• This knife set is perfect for those who don't want to spend too much thinking about the upkeep of their knives.
  — Erika Hardison, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2020
• Once the project is complete, the City of North Ridgeville will be responsible for the upkeep of the roadway.
  — Linda Gandee/special To Cleveland.com, cleveland, 12 Nov. 2019
• There’s nothing better than sitting by a fire, but the upkeep can be a pain.
  — Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2022
• Some may be into a little bit of a trim… but not all that psyched about the upkeep of taking all off.
  — Kim Tranell, Seventeen, 17 Sep. 2019
• Some may be into a little bit of a trim, but not all that psyched about the upkeep of taking all off.
  — Kim Tranell, Seventeen, 21 Apr. 2021
• All proceeds will be used for the upkeep and maintenance of the Benton House.
  — Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star, 11 Sep. 2019
• The state has offered to give it to the county, but for years, the consensus seems to be that the county can't afford the upkeep.
  — Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 15 Dec. 2019
• And in contrast to fillers, which require constant upkeep, a facelift can last a decade or more.
  — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 23 July 2024
• Her mother sold produce from their garden to pay for the upkeep.
  — Sarah Hume, The Courier-Journal, 28 Nov. 2022
• Cons: Can stain more easily and requires more upkeep than a plastic cutting board.
  — Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 17 Sep. 2024
• Medina-Cleghorn adds that those with acne-prone or oily skin might require more upkeep to clear congestion.
  — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 21 Nov 2024