CARE AND FEEDING Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

care and feeding

noun

Definition of care and feeding

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

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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 See All Example Sentences for care and feeding

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But their buildings still need maintenance, school buses still need to run, and teachers still need to be paid.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
During both, the LIGO and Virgo gravitational-wave detectors were down for maintenance.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of maintenance

Noun

While horology businesses often maintain dedicated storefronts, mobile technicians remain vital to the preservation of these instruments.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
In August, the Supreme Court allowed construction to continue, finding that the preservation group likely lacked the right to sue based solely on its objections to the ballroom’s appearance.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of preservation

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