UPKEEPS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

upkeep

noun

ˈəp-ˌkēp

Definition of upkeep

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 Villela and her children continued to live in the house, without paying rent but maintaining the mortgage and its upkeep, until last summer when Attard obtained a court order for their eviction. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026 The State Local Bridge Program has offered a total of $180 million in grants in 2026 for construction and upkeep. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 The Personal Home Advisor is a real-time, expert guide tailored to the property, offering advice on everything from seasonal upkeep to bigger decisions like renovations. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026 According to the union, the museum has failed to maintain upkeep on both its windows and its fan coils. — News Desk, Artforum, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for upkeep

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While providing everything from gardening to lighting to appliances to tools and materials needed for general home maintenance, the real drivers for Home Depot are renovations and new home construction.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
By skipping the post-shakedown maintenance, Massachusetts can focus on starting its operational career.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of maintenance

Noun

Tree preservation ordinance The Village Board tabled a tree preservation ordinance which aims to prevent clear-cutting of lots and preserve the village’s tree canopy after board members disagreed with some of the provisions.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
As Digital Realty’s operation continues to grow in Charlotte, Shelton hopes that preservation becomes a focus for the developer.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026

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