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 Mendocino Redwood Company has managed the land in question for 25 years and voluntarily preserves all old-growth trees on its land, company vice president Dennis Thibeault told The Bee in an email. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 Specifically, women oxidize fat more efficiently than men during prolonged exercise, which preserves glycogen for the late stages of long efforts. — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Today, the park preserves thousands of years of human history and is home to an abundant salmon population as well as thousands of brown bears. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026 The award recognizes exemplary work that both preserves Pennsylvania's historic places and adapts them to serve present and future communities. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 29 July 2026 The Academy’s Board of Governors is the group that sets the organization’s strategic vision, preserves the organization’s financial health and assures the fulfillment of its mission. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 29 July 2026 The shorter contract preserves future flexibility while avoiding a longer commitment to an aging star. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 Scholars have noted that literature preserves experiences often missing from official accounts of the time. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026 House of Leon crafts it from Douglas fir using shou sugi ban, a traditional Japanese technique that preserves wood by charring its surface. — Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
  1. conserves
  2. maintains
  3. saves
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  • As a bonus, the gravel acts as a mulch and conserves moisture in your pots.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
  • This efficiency not only conserves limited resources but also builds community trust by minimizing unnecessary interactions.
    — Charles "Chuck" Broadway, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Definition of conserves
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  • Cut-flower food also prevents bacteria in the vase’s water and maintains the pH level to reduce water bubbles that can clog stems.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Many of their efforts end up falling short, but the show maintains a positive note.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of maintains
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  • The lyrics may be sparse with fashion references, but Charli saves plenty of room for clothes in the 42-minute companion film released alongside the album.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • The show followed Buffy Summers, played by Sarah Michelle Gellar, as a high school student who also saves the world from vampires and demons.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of saves

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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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