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as in preserving
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
each curator is responsible for the preservation of the works of art within his or her department
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as in conservation
the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state
the preservation of the tropical rainforests is a global responsibility
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Recent Examples of preservation
The box is thoughtfully packaged and the cheeses carefully wrapped for preservation if your giftee isn't a Wisconsinite who would happily consume three blocks at once.
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Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 9 May 2025
Trump cautioned that the agreement with its preservation of a 10% tariff was not a template for other countries pursuing possible trade deals with the U.S.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Like her grandmother, Queen Mother Sirikit, whose royal patronage focused on the preservation of the country’s silk and traditional handwoven textiles, Nariratana too intends to leverage her position as a royal — and the Sirivannavari brand — to pave the way.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
One 2020 study in middle-aged men with overweight or obesity found that a low-calorie diet with 1.42 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily led to a greater preservation of muscle mass than a low-calorie diet with 0.96 grams of protein per kilogram daily.7
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—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 6 May 2025
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Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 9 May 2025
Trump cautioned that the agreement with its preservation of a 10% tariff was not a template for other countries pursuing possible trade deals with the U.S.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Like her grandmother, Queen Mother Sirikit, whose royal patronage focused on the preservation of the country’s silk and traditional handwoven textiles, Nariratana too intends to leverage her position as a royal — and the Sirivannavari brand — to pave the way.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
One 2020 study in middle-aged men with overweight or obesity found that a low-calorie diet with 1.42 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily led to a greater preservation of muscle mass than a low-calorie diet with 0.96 grams of protein per kilogram daily.7
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—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preservation
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The exterior coverings will also be dismantled, and repaired or replaced, while a 43.5-meter-tall interior scaffolding system will support the conservation of mosaics on the interior of the historic building.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Tabei’s efforts helped bring global attention to the need for conservation in high-altitude environments, inspiring climbers to take a more responsible approach to their expeditions.—
Jenny Hall,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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Infrastructure: Transportation agencies document roads, bridges and tunnels to plan maintenance, identify structural issues and design improvements without disrupting traffic.—
Ronald Bisio,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Speakers will also present information about department programs that support fire prevention efforts, such as proper maintenance of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, and how to create an escape plan in the event of a fire, officials said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Each conservancy has its own strategy for investing funds and manpower.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside Online,
2 May 2025
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The court based its decision on agreement with the other two arguments: Metro’s failure to address feasible ways to mitigate the impacts of construction noise and to properly consult with a land conservancy that serves as a trustee to parkland over which the gondola would soar.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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“Preservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preservation. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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