as in to conserve
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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Recent Examples of preserve
Our clients chose not to amend their complaint to preserve appeal rights.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
The war with Russia has touched all aspects of Ukrainian life, including efforts to preserve the nation’s history.
—Hanna Palamarenko, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
In recent years, Hayling has faced ongoing resistance from a small group of neighbors who have challenged his efforts to preserve and expand the property.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
DarkSky International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the night sky, has identified some of the best spots for witnessing the wonders of the cosmos across the island country.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
The war with Russia has touched all aspects of Ukrainian life, including efforts to preserve the nation’s history.
—Hanna Palamarenko, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
In recent years, Hayling has faced ongoing resistance from a small group of neighbors who have challenged his efforts to preserve and expand the property.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
DarkSky International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the night sky, has identified some of the best spots for witnessing the wonders of the cosmos across the island country.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserve
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Mulch the root zone to conserve soil moisture.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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In an effort to test its ability to conserve water, the city attempted to give up 7,000 acre-feet of water per year between 2023 and 2025 (the city received payment from the federal government in exchange).—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Many chains are finding that fewer stores are better, and have been shutting down locations to maintain quality and brand congruence.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The scale of the Republican Party's triumph in 2024—taking the White House, flipping the Senate and maintaining control of the House—has sparked soul-searching within the Democratic Party over what went wrong, how to rebuild, and party leadership and direction.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Our clean energy and wildfire prevention efforts are saving billions—both in disaster costs and everyday bills.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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My father had two superpowers that saved him in the face of all those failures—his talent for telling stories and gardening.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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This warranty gives homeowners confidence that their investment is protected and that the company is committed to long-term results.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Prices start at $57 At minimum, an area rug’s job is to protect your floors from scratches, spills, and scuffs, but this particular style holds so much more importance in terms of adding decor, texture, and color to a space — just ask Joanna Gaines.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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