Synonyms of maintenance

maintenance

noun

ˈmānt-nən(t)s 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of maintenance

Ecovacs Prime Day Deal The Ecovacs Deebot X12 Omnicyclone Robot Vacuum and Mop features a bagless OMNI station that handles hands-free maintenance, hot water mop washing, and automatic drying for up to 150 days. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

For Sacher and other business operators, there’s been concern that services, upkeep and maintenance in the promenade and downtown area have been ignored. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

When windows are affecting comfort, appearance or performance throughout the home, moving them higher on the renovation list can turn a growing maintenance concern into a meaningful long-term improvement. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

These defence initiatives combine major facility construction projects with comprehensive software changes to streamline mission planning and fleet maintenance. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026