1
: the act of maintaining in good condition : the state of being maintained in good condition
2
: the cost of maintaining in good condition
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Who is responsible for the upkeep of these buildings?
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.
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Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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This surge reflects a strong demand for diverse services, from plumbing fixes to electrical repairs and general upkeep.
—Raheel Sheikh, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Digital products: Sell e-books, online courses, or templates that can be downloaded repeatedly with minimal upkeep.
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Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
Both give your home the signature look of the holiday with the decor staple of the season, but live trees require more upkeep than artificial ones to keep them standing tall throughout the holiday.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
This surge reflects a strong demand for diverse services, from plumbing fixes to electrical repairs and general upkeep.
—Raheel Sheikh, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Digital products: Sell e-books, online courses, or templates that can be downloaded repeatedly with minimal upkeep.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upkeep. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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upkeep
noun
up·keep
ˈəp-ˌkēp 
: the act or cost of maintaining in good condition : maintenance
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