preserves

verb

present tense third-person singular of preserve
as in conserves
to keep in good condition vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy

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Recent Examples of preserves Spread over two levels, the 3,200-square-foot unit preserves some of the existing architecture by Vincenzo De Cotiis. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 Expanding locations provides revenue generation, yet maintaining consistency preserves the brand that enabled expansion in the first place. — Tushar Mishra, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Maintaining a positive outlook on the relationship, in contrast, preserves memories and history, but renders the demise of the relationship more painful. — George Loewenstein, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026 Digitize your dusty DVDs and reclaim shelf space with DVDneXtCOPY, a powerful DVD ripper that preserves your collection. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026 Keep in mind that a lower spin speed will leave more water in your duvet (resulting in more time in the washing machine) but better preserves delicate stitching. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 Eating produce that has gone through fewer steps of production preserves the flavor, health benefits and freshness, Anderson said, which is something low-income and Black communities have historically lacked access to. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 Some wellness and longevity advocates claim that nicotine preserves cognitive function, slows biological aging or promotes longevity. — Hasmeena Kathuria, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026 This claim preserves the right of Charlie Kirk's family to pursue accountability for Charlie's death. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
  1. conserves
  2. maintains
  3. saves
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  • In Boise, a growing number of people have turned to xeriscaping in recent years, which is a type of landscaping that conserves water by using native or drought-tolerant plants, according to previous Statesman reporting.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026
  • This approach reduces development time, conserves resources, and quickly delivers new capabilities to the battlefield.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of conserves
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  • Around half of that number are women and children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which maintains detailed records that international organizations consider reliable.
    — Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • AdGuard also maintains a zero-logging policy and uses its own security protocol.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of maintains
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  • Gretchen ends up surviving the movie, because Donnie goes back in time and saves her, but her future is left uncertain.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Make sure the offer actually saves you money after those conditions are included.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of saves

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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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