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 spa preserves the monastic tradition of herbal medicine, reflecting the balanced relationship between ora et labora ('pray and work' in Latin), or between being active and resting.
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Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Still today, the island preserves a feeling of Old Florida authenticity—bikeability, mom-and-pop style inns and a Sunday Sanibel Farmers Market.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The goal is gentle cooking, which preserves nutrients, color, and texture.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
Floyd’s cousin Paris Stevens is co-chair of Rise and Remember, which preserves the memorial and leads tours of the area.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Somehow, Granli’s music preserves an identity as a kind of warped, forward-facing pop, even when all of its boundaries dissolve away.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
Sunlight increases sugar and other complex flavors during the ripening process, while nighttime cold preserves the grapes’ natural acidity, so Malbec from Argentina oftentimes tastes more concentrated, bold, and flavorful.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
The museum showcases Michigan's lengthy history beginning with the Indigenous Peoples and concluding around the 20th century, according to the Michigan History Center — a program that discovers and preserves 12 historical markers and museums statewide.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The customer sees an offer that fits local purchasing power, while the subscription provider preserves its global pricing structure.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Still today, the island preserves a feeling of Old Florida authenticity—bikeability, mom-and-pop style inns and a Sunday Sanibel Farmers Market.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The goal is gentle cooking, which preserves nutrients, color, and texture.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
Floyd’s cousin Paris Stevens is co-chair of Rise and Remember, which preserves the memorial and leads tours of the area.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Somehow, Granli’s music preserves an identity as a kind of warped, forward-facing pop, even when all of its boundaries dissolve away.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
Sunlight increases sugar and other complex flavors during the ripening process, while nighttime cold preserves the grapes’ natural acidity, so Malbec from Argentina oftentimes tastes more concentrated, bold, and flavorful.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
The museum showcases Michigan's lengthy history beginning with the Indigenous Peoples and concluding around the 20th century, according to the Michigan History Center — a program that discovers and preserves 12 historical markers and museums statewide.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The customer sees an offer that fits local purchasing power, while the subscription provider preserves its global pricing structure.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
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As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Adding a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch around fruit tree bases insulates the soil, conserves moisture, and reduces weeds.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
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One possibility is an expansion of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization, or UNTSO, which maintains a small observer force in Lebanon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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The adjoining bathroom maintains its original cementina floor tiles and is finished in a pink concrete-resin playing off the existing terra-cotta tones.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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The budget for schools factoring in the new formula and facilities mergers and closures saves about $48 million, the district stated.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Consolidating the race for LaMalfa’s term with the primary election saves the cost and potential confusion of printing separate ballots for the June election.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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