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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Government funding covers the maintenance, upkeep, security and restoration of the building and grounds.
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E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2025
Loading your audio article A historic piece of Shakopee’s history is set to be sold due to expensive upkeep and a lack of resources.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
With pieces valued between $1 million and $195 million, proper procedures around upkeep and maintenance are essential.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The Minnesota Department of Administration, which is responsible for the gun’s maintenance, has no dedicated budget for its upkeep.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2025
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E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2025
Loading your audio article A historic piece of Shakopee’s history is set to be sold due to expensive upkeep and a lack of resources.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
With pieces valued between $1 million and $195 million, proper procedures around upkeep and maintenance are essential.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The Minnesota Department of Administration, which is responsible for the gun’s maintenance, has no dedicated budget for its upkeep.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 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 24 Mar. 2025.
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