as in preservation
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
I was hired to perform basic maintenance until the property could be sold
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Recent Examples of maintenance
The capture comes the same day a maintenance worker was arrested in connection with the case that has sparked a massive manhunt.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Note: The Liberty Memorial Tower is closed to visitors for scheduled cleaning and maintenance.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
Infrastructure: Transportation agencies document roads, bridges and tunnels to plan maintenance, identify structural issues and design improvements without disrupting traffic.
—Ronald Bisio, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Speakers will also present information about department programs that support fire prevention efforts, such as proper maintenance of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, and how to create an escape plan in the event of a fire, officials said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Note: The Liberty Memorial Tower is closed to visitors for scheduled cleaning and maintenance.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
Infrastructure: Transportation agencies document roads, bridges and tunnels to plan maintenance, identify structural issues and design improvements without disrupting traffic.
—Ronald Bisio, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Speakers will also present information about department programs that support fire prevention efforts, such as proper maintenance of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, and how to create an escape plan in the event of a fire, officials said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maintenance
Noun
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At the intersection lies what truly drives long-term success: discipline, capital preservation, process over prediction, patience, and a commitment to compounding.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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In a digital era where film preservation and history is continually undervalued and underfunded, Roberts continues to stress the many connections between classic and contemporary film.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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Trump, who has long griped that South Korea does not pay enough for the upkeep of the 28,500 U.S. troops stationed in the country, has expressed a desire to fold defense cost-sharing into the current talks.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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Over time, this creates a subtle but growing imbalance where the emotional upkeep of the relationship rests largely on one set of shoulders.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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“Maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maintenance. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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