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
This approach preserves your credit and keeps you on a path to repaying the full balance, but at a lower cost.
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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
Mortenson initially got involved with the Will County preserves after asking a friend about his work as a steward in the district.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 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
The menu bears a familiar DNA from chef Misti Norris (formally of Petra and the Beast), with ferments, pickles, and preserves making appearances throughout.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Much of Culebra is now protected under the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge, which preserves mangroves, dry forest, and charming coastal habitats used by seabirds and marine life.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
To keep your clothes looking as bright as possible and fade-free, Dills and Shields recommends washing these items in cooler temperatures since that setting preserves the color.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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
Mortenson initially got involved with the Will County preserves after asking a friend about his work as a steward in the district.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 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
The menu bears a familiar DNA from chef Misti Norris (formally of Petra and the Beast), with ferments, pickles, and preserves making appearances throughout.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Much of Culebra is now protected under the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge, which preserves mangroves, dry forest, and charming coastal habitats used by seabirds and marine life.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
To keep your clothes looking as bright as possible and fade-free, Dills and Shields recommends washing these items in cooler temperatures since that setting preserves the color.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
Verb
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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
Verb
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Lampley maintains a deep faith.—
Mark Yarm,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Hillsborough maintains reserves for budget flexibility, and keeping those reserves strong is recommended, Fesler said.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
Verb
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For the fourth straight game, the B’s managed just one goal in regulation on Alex Lyon (25 saves on Friday).—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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In other words, the center makes use of energy that’s already being generated and saves it for when suppliers need more.—
Sofi Zeman
May 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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