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 legislation also preserves existing confidentiality protections by ensuring that any redisclosure of records remains subject to MPIA restrictions.
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Vaughn Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2026
One year, for example, the tour helped fund a picnic area accessibility project organized by the nonprofit For the Love of the Lake; this year’s beneficiary is White Rock Lake Conservancy, which preserves and enhances White Rock Lake Park.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Canned water chestnuts are blanched before packing, which mutes their flavor slightly but preserves their crispness.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
The proposal preserves elements of the past by focusing future development on specific portions of the lot along Melrose and limited areas in the production core, architecture firm Rios said.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
To achieve this, Byrd recommends instead of bleach, dimension is created with hair color, which preserves the cuticle.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
The monument preserves centuries of Indigenous history and is one of the few national monuments still inhabited today.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The Constitution designates the president as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, but this title simply preserves civilian control over the military.
—William J Watkins Jr, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
This preserves evidence, leaving open the possibility to identify operators, intent and origin.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Vaughn Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2026
One year, for example, the tour helped fund a picnic area accessibility project organized by the nonprofit For the Love of the Lake; this year’s beneficiary is White Rock Lake Conservancy, which preserves and enhances White Rock Lake Park.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Canned water chestnuts are blanched before packing, which mutes their flavor slightly but preserves their crispness.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
The proposal preserves elements of the past by focusing future development on specific portions of the lot along Melrose and limited areas in the production core, architecture firm Rios said.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
To achieve this, Byrd recommends instead of bleach, dimension is created with hair color, which preserves the cuticle.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
The monument preserves centuries of Indigenous history and is one of the few national monuments still inhabited today.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The Constitution designates the president as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, but this title simply preserves civilian control over the military.
—William J Watkins Jr, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
This preserves evidence, leaving open the possibility to identify operators, intent and origin.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
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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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Mojtaba Khamenei maintains close ties with the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the paramilitary force that has been launching missiles and drones toward Israel and Gulf states during the conflict.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The fabric is also yarn-dyed for a rich color that maintains its vibrancy, even after many washes.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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How to Make Crab Rangoon Garlic Bread The dish itself is actually pretty simple to make and saves you a lot of labor when compared to recreating a traditional crab rangoon at home.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Staying near your meeting location, conference venue, or in the city center saves time and eliminates the need for lengthy rideshares or rental cars.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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