Synonyms of care and feeding

care and feeding

noun

as in maintenance

the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition

devotes too much time to the care and feeding of her buggy computer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• maintenance
• preserving
• preservation
• conservation
• keep
• upkeep
• conserving
• support
• sustentation
• sustaining
• protection
• custody
• defense
• conservancy
• guardianship
• care
• guarding
• safeguarding
• safekeeping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• negligence
• neglect
• disregard
• injury
• destruction
• damage
• harm
• inattention
• hurt
• demolition
• ruin
• dereliction
• ruination

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of care and feeding

Any real music lover might take an interest in what goes into the care and feeding of one of the most valuable instruments in the world. — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025

Kolstad here reveals the care and feeding that goes into creating these unlikely action hero franchises, starting with John Wick, who carries the name of his grandfather. — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025

These include vegetarianism, an aversion to plastic drinking straws, and the care and feeding of guinea pigs. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 20 May 2025

The information on the care and feeding of a battery as well as how to maximize vehicle range can resemble a manual for owning a new, exotic pet. — IEEE Spectrum, 23 Jan. 2023