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 restrictions apply to existing single-family homes, not new construction, a carveout that preserves incentives for financial firms to invest in new housing construction, the staffer noted.
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Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Daniel Mendelsohn, the most recent translator of the Odyssey, preserves that scheme, writing a detailed, luxuriant, often beautiful line.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Promoting from within strengthens retention, preserves institutional knowledge, boosts morale and creates a culture where employees see long-term value and mobility within the organization.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Together, a group of the brothers’ great- and great-great-grandchildren from across the United States, Greece, and Brazil founded the Wallach Project, which preserves and reimagines their original printmaking practice.
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Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
This process extracts the melon’s precious juice and preserves its vivid color.
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Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
Hart said the Parks Master Plan gives the village an opportunity to create a long-term vision that preserves what makes Hinsdale special while ensuring public spaces continue to enrich the quality of life that residents expect.
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Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Nature landscapes have vivid and well-balanced colors, and that mode preserves highlights and shadow details very well across time-lapse sequences.
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Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
The national museum preserves that history with aircraft ranging from early flyers to modern jets and spacecraft.
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Randy Tucker,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Daniel Mendelsohn, the most recent translator of the Odyssey, preserves that scheme, writing a detailed, luxuriant, often beautiful line.
—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Promoting from within strengthens retention, preserves institutional knowledge, boosts morale and creates a culture where employees see long-term value and mobility within the organization.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Together, a group of the brothers’ great- and great-great-grandchildren from across the United States, Greece, and Brazil founded the Wallach Project, which preserves and reimagines their original printmaking practice.
—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
This process extracts the melon’s precious juice and preserves its vivid color.
—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
Hart said the Parks Master Plan gives the village an opportunity to create a long-term vision that preserves what makes Hinsdale special while ensuring public spaces continue to enrich the quality of life that residents expect.
—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Nature landscapes have vivid and well-balanced colors, and that mode preserves highlights and shadow details very well across time-lapse sequences.
—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
The national museum preserves that history with aircraft ranging from early flyers to modern jets and spacecraft.
—
Randy Tucker,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
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The brain further conserves power by relying on highly efficient biological mechanisms that have been refined through millions of years of evolution.
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Mulching not only conserves water, requiring less frequent watering, but also helps maintain consistent soil temperature, promoting a healthier growing environment for your roses.
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The company leases the roof to a third-party solar company that operates and maintains the solar array.
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On a broader scale, Elementl maintains a corporate strategy to facilitate the addition of more than 100 gigawatts of carbon-free electricity to the United States power grid by the year 2050.
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Clark had a collection of par saves around the turn as Scottie Scheffler was making a move and poured it on with a fairway metal to get within four feet for eagle on the par-five 16th for an even-par 70 that gave him a six-shot lead.
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Ecuador has shot more goals, and met opposition from Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room, credited with 3 saves so far.
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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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