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
Additionally, the committee schedules regular work days at the Fabyan and Gunnar Anderson forest preserves to remove invasive species such as buckthorn and honeysuckle.
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 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
Collins said taxpayers should also consider filing a protective claim, which preserves their right to a refund while the legal issue is still being resolved.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Jerusalem is also seeking guarantees that any future deal preserves military leverage and freedom of action if Iran violates its commitments.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
This approach preserves your credit and keeps you on a path to repaying the full balance, but at a lower cost.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 May 2026
There are several factors to consider regarding storage, from maintaining your ideal aesthetic to ensuring the temperature preserves your wines.
—Kristin Braswell, USA Today, 4 May 2026
One landscape preserves traces of surface water in lakes and rivers; the other exposes the mineral fingerprints of groundwater moving through rock.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Avoiding herbicides preserves the soil benefits dandelions provide, keeps early-season nectar available and eliminates the largest environmental downsides.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 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
Collins said taxpayers should also consider filing a protective claim, which preserves their right to a refund while the legal issue is still being resolved.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Jerusalem is also seeking guarantees that any future deal preserves military leverage and freedom of action if Iran violates its commitments.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
This approach preserves your credit and keeps you on a path to repaying the full balance, but at a lower cost.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 May 2026
There are several factors to consider regarding storage, from maintaining your ideal aesthetic to ensuring the temperature preserves your wines.
—Kristin Braswell, USA Today, 4 May 2026
One landscape preserves traces of surface water in lakes and rivers; the other exposes the mineral fingerprints of groundwater moving through rock.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Avoiding herbicides preserves the soil benefits dandelions provide, keeps early-season nectar available and eliminates the largest environmental downsides.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
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This approach conserves underground water resources.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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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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Finally, establishing strict boundaries, like disabling notifications and setting specific usage times, prevents addiction and maintains focus.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage.—
Benjamin Burrows,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Each resident who converts to online payment saves the county hundreds of dollars in operational costs and increases investment returns.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Since the bulbs are more efficient than their predecessors, the overhaul reduces annual carbon emissions by 67,000 metric tons and saves roughly $10 million in energy each year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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