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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Training must continue, maintenance must be funded, and leadership must remain accountable, regardless of financial pressures.

— Dennis Speigel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Such a concentration of power could prevent the effective maintenance of checks and balances on policy decisions by institutions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of maintenance

Noun

The odds of a mistaken dress swap happening during the preservation process are rare, especially today with tracking technology available throughout the cleaning process, according to Schapiro.

— Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Part of Voelkl’s job as a master and Senior Perfumer is to guide the research around the research and preservation of certain smells.

— Arabelle Sicardi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of preservation

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