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 preserves the memory without requiring physical storage.
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Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
This preserves evidence, leaving open the possibility to identify operators, intent and origin.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The result preserves the original vision while adapting it for contemporary staging and lighting effects.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Protecting those delicate, volatile terpenes preserves the complexity of that interaction.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2026
The legislation preserves mandatory exceptions included in last year’s proposal, allowing phones for medical needs, students learning English, those with individualized education programs and students who are primary caregivers for a family member.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The city says their work also preserves the shape of the beach above the high-water line to help turtles figure out where the appropriate nesting areas are, lessening the risk of their nests being too close to high-traffic areas.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Similarly, during prethermalisation, the quantum system resists chaos and preserves the information stored therein.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
The union said the new tentative agreement also preserves health benefits and includes workplace safety protections; details weren’t immediately released.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
This preserves evidence, leaving open the possibility to identify operators, intent and origin.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The result preserves the original vision while adapting it for contemporary staging and lighting effects.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Protecting those delicate, volatile terpenes preserves the complexity of that interaction.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2026
The legislation preserves mandatory exceptions included in last year’s proposal, allowing phones for medical needs, students learning English, those with individualized education programs and students who are primary caregivers for a family member.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The city says their work also preserves the shape of the beach above the high-water line to help turtles figure out where the appropriate nesting areas are, lessening the risk of their nests being too close to high-traffic areas.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Similarly, during prethermalisation, the quantum system resists chaos and preserves the information stored therein.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
The union said the new tentative agreement also preserves health benefits and includes workplace safety protections; details weren’t immediately released.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
Verb
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As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Adding a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch around fruit tree bases insulates the soil, conserves moisture, and reduces weeds.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
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His father is out of the picture, and his mother, my daughter, maintains him in every way.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Rather, the company maintains that the technology isn’t ready yet to be deployed responsibly in certain contexts.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Teamwork saves time and improves morale.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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That means the 15-year note holder saves $610,317 over the loan’s term.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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