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
Friction point: Auction proceeds will go toward the upkeep of the Mississippi mansion that once belonged to Baker's former owners, which some online commenters have noted appears as ongoing profit from slavery in America.
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Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
The faster a home sells, the less the owner spends on mortgage payments, taxes, maintenance, and upkeep.
—John Walkup, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Drivers can use their personal cars, which vary widely in quality, cleanliness, and upkeep.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The October hurricanes, and subsequent delay in starting construction, not only added to the financial burden but also seemed to remind the Rays that the lease agreement made them — and not the city — responsible for the stadium’s upkeep, which includes hurricane insurance.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
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Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
The faster a home sells, the less the owner spends on mortgage payments, taxes, maintenance, and upkeep.
—John Walkup, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Drivers can use their personal cars, which vary widely in quality, cleanliness, and upkeep.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The October hurricanes, and subsequent delay in starting construction, not only added to the financial burden but also seemed to remind the Rays that the lease agreement made them — and not the city — responsible for the stadium’s upkeep, which includes hurricane insurance.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upkeep. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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