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 order also preserves exemptions for some agricultural goods in keeping with the previous, invalidated levies.
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Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 21 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
Fellow, Smith’s semen analysis company, developed technology that preserves sperm for up to 72 hours, allowing patients to collect samples at home and send them in a package specially developed to maintain their quality.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
This path strengthens Gary Works and preserves jobs.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
This preserves the potency of the compounds that might otherwise be destroyed by long boiling times.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 17 Feb. 2026
This preserves the smell, the shape, and the feel that the food originally started–unlike the kibble which comes off as processed.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 21 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
Fellow, Smith’s semen analysis company, developed technology that preserves sperm for up to 72 hours, allowing patients to collect samples at home and send them in a package specially developed to maintain their quality.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
This path strengthens Gary Works and preserves jobs.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
This preserves the potency of the compounds that might otherwise be destroyed by long boiling times.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 17 Feb. 2026
This preserves the smell, the shape, and the feel that the food originally started–unlike the kibble which comes off as processed.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 17 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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Controversy over ideology Vergara’s Conservative Party maintains many positions that are more aligned with the American right than with Colombia’s left-wing government led by President Gustavo Petro and has often expressed support for the Republican Party in the US.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Outside, technology coordinates school sports, helps bus drivers find the right route and maintains students’ health records.—
Adam Echelman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Herbs like rosemary are a smart, low-effort crop that saves money and adds fresh flavor on demand.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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When stress and adrenaline are maxed, muscle memory is what saves your partner.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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