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
If authority demands alterations to your plans at the last minute, suggest a practical adjustment that preserves quality, because enduring leadership earns trust without drama.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
The Pentagon Press Association, which includes CBS News and Associated Press reporters, said the Pentagon's interim policy preserves provisions that Friedman deemed to be unconstitutional while also adding new restrictions on credential holders.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Reducing spending preserves assets during the most vulnerable period.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
And yet, the show itself further preserves the version of Carolyn tied to John, regardless of how accurate their depictions may or may not be.
—Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
Planning ahead protects our community, preserves essential services, and safeguards Tamarac’s financial future.
—Carol Mendelson, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
What authoritarian regimes seek to erase, the law preserves.
—Christina Hioureas, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
The resentencing Friday in Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Robert Hawk’s courtroom marked prosecutors’ second attempt to push through an agreement with 61-year-old Erik Chatman that preserves his first-degree murder conviction but drops a special circumstance allegation for torture.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
Still, there may not be a solution that preserves all the benefits of the current system while also guaranteeing higher pay.
—Andrew Garin, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
The Pentagon Press Association, which includes CBS News and Associated Press reporters, said the Pentagon's interim policy preserves provisions that Friedman deemed to be unconstitutional while also adding new restrictions on credential holders.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Reducing spending preserves assets during the most vulnerable period.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
And yet, the show itself further preserves the version of Carolyn tied to John, regardless of how accurate their depictions may or may not be.
—Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
Planning ahead protects our community, preserves essential services, and safeguards Tamarac’s financial future.
—Carol Mendelson, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
What authoritarian regimes seek to erase, the law preserves.
—Christina Hioureas, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
The resentencing Friday in Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Robert Hawk’s courtroom marked prosecutors’ second attempt to push through an agreement with 61-year-old Erik Chatman that preserves his first-degree murder conviction but drops a special circumstance allegation for torture.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
Still, there may not be a solution that preserves all the benefits of the current system while also guaranteeing higher pay.
—Andrew Garin, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
Verb
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Regular descaling helps prevent costly repairs, extends the lifespan of your washing machine, and conserves energy.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 Mar. 2026
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The lab is one of the oldest continuously operating facilities that conserves underwater artifacts from sites like shipwrecks, according to its website.—
Jarrod Wardwell,
Houston Chronicle,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Southwest Airlines maintains a clear point of view.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Maryland Matters maintains editorial independence.—
Rhiannon Evans,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sorokin was locked in from the drop of the puck, denying Colin Blackwell on a shorthanded breakaway 10 minutes in and making a handful of other 10-bell saves on quality scoring chances in the first period alone.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sorokin was locked in from the drop of the puck, denying Colin Blackwell on a shorthanded breakaway 10 minutes in and making a handful of other 10-bell saves on quality scoring chances in the first period alone.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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