UPKEEP Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

upkeep

noun

ˈəp-ˌkēp

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 Realistically, your best chance of success at naturally repelling rats may be using predator urine, repellent pouches, or ultrasonic devices that require less worry and upkeep. —

Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2024 That’s been a challenge for the chain, partly because Taylor, the manufacturing company, is responsible for their upkeep. —

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 See all Example Sentences for upkeep