preserves

verb

present tense third-person singular of preserve
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 Its archive preserves those disputes alongside bank statements and instructions for running the store. — Tara Knight, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026 The Little Changes Under the Skin The Ocarina of Time remake fantastically preserves the vibes of the original (and 3DS remake). — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026 Strong governance preserves trust under strain, provides a framework within which disagreements can strengthen rather than weaken relationships, and allows collective judgment to survive the passing of individuals. — Walid Chiniara, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026 Passed down through the generations, the practice preserves the UAE’s cultural heritage. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026 Butts said the apparent defeat of BB preserves billboard revenue that funds free kindergarten classes for low-income families, a mobility and diagnostic center for seniors, and a one-time $500 property-tax rebate for every homeowner in the city. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026 In the last quarter century, the number of licensed pheasant preserves across the state has grown substantially, from 157 in 2001 to a record 237 last season. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 4 Nov. 2026 The approach preserves familiar development workflows while changing how servers coordinate updates and distribute repository data. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026 Locatelli underscored that manomachine preserves the rare art of inlay or intarsia practiced by Maggiolini. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
  1. conserves
  2. maintains
  3. saves
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  • The intact leaf blanket also conserves moisture and prevents soil from drying out over the winter.
    — Manjot Kaur Sidhu, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In Boise, a growing number of people have turned to xeriscaping in recent years, which is a type of landscaping that conserves water by using native or drought-tolerant plants, according to previous Statesman reporting.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • Reebok is bringing Allen Iverson’s signature sneaker legacy into the modern performance basketball footwear conversation with a new Recoded upgrade that maintains the original look and feel of the classic Question Mid model.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Seeed designs and manufactures the hardware, while TRMNL maintains the firmware, plugins, and hosted service.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of maintains
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  • DeleteMe zaps your listings from data brokers, leaving you refreshed, unbothered, and in your lane, and saves you 20% with coupon code PCMAG.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Pressing the New Roll button saves one roll, and allows the user to start recording another one.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of saves

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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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