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
That preserves demand for practical business education focused on operational competence.
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Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The community’s voice, McCarthy said, has already led to some changes, including NCDOT’s elevated design for the project, which preserves homes north of the John Belk Freeway.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
This approach preserves the visual identity of the original compact robot while adapting it to a far more demanding mechanical scale.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
In addition, the agreement preserves benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, vacation time, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 16 May 2026
This keeps the device cool and preserves battery health.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 16 May 2026
While lower regulation preserves a more open competitive field, the existing data and capability gaps mean that smaller rivals already face a steep climb.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Still, filing a protective claim before the statute of limitations expires preserves your rights if the Kwong decision is ultimately upheld.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Channel Islands National Park, California A throwback to old California, the five-island park preserves paleolithic digs, frontier-era ranches and relics of Spanish exploration.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The community’s voice, McCarthy said, has already led to some changes, including NCDOT’s elevated design for the project, which preserves homes north of the John Belk Freeway.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
This approach preserves the visual identity of the original compact robot while adapting it to a far more demanding mechanical scale.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
In addition, the agreement preserves benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, vacation time, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 16 May 2026
This keeps the device cool and preserves battery health.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 16 May 2026
While lower regulation preserves a more open competitive field, the existing data and capability gaps mean that smaller rivals already face a steep climb.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Still, filing a protective claim before the statute of limitations expires preserves your rights if the Kwong decision is ultimately upheld.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Channel Islands National Park, California A throwback to old California, the five-island park preserves paleolithic digs, frontier-era ranches and relics of Spanish exploration.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
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Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park conserves nearly 13,000 acres of rare hardwood bottomland along the Mississippi River, including eerie bald cypress swamp.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Using compost improves plant growth and conserves water.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Murdaugh maintains his innocence.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The child is strong in the Force and saves Din by levitating a creature that was about to kill him.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Étienne, however, never forgets his first tussle in the woods with Bartosz (Julian Swiezewski), a Polish trucker who saves his lover’s skin when the cops show up to arrest them and other men for indecent behavior.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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