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 The developers told the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) on Thursday that the plan preserves 47 affordable housing units in the six-story building now known as The Grand on Beacon Hill. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026 Charles Bradshaw, community plans and liaison officer at Naval Base Coronado, said the bridge preserves vital defense access as part of the strategic highway network. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026 This is key for women in midlife because resistance training, or pushing against something, builds and preserves strong bones and muscles. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026 Read labels carefully and look for the unrefined version that preserves as many nutrients as possible. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026 The foundation preserves her legacy, as well as that of her mother Alice Trumbull Mason, a renowned artist and pioneer in the realm of American abstraction. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Aug. 2026 The National Archives and Records Administration, or NARA, is the federal agency that preserves and provides public access to the nation’s historical and governmental records. — Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 More than 75 events will take place during the festival at parks and preserves throughout Northwest Indiana. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 This method preserves them a bit longer and keeps their juicy flavor intact. — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
  1. conserves
  2. maintains
  3. saves
Verb
  • 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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  • Raising military pay and expanding firepower were positive measures, but whether Tinubu maintains the political energy needed to fully implement structural changes beyond this election season remains to be seen, Barnett said.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • However, Gabbana maintains his creative responsibilities within the group together with Domenico Dolce, Alfonso’s brother.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of maintains
Verb
  • The system saves checkpoints during training so developers can compare different versions instead of automatically selecting the final model.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • That gives students a better understanding of how a shop works in practice and also saves the school district thousands of dollars.
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of saves

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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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