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
Movement data can also inform personalized exercise and therapy regimens to help people preserve mobility.
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Bryan T. Kelly, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The tribute was read aloud at a club meeting that fall, and then some unknown club member filed away the typewritten pages—preserving them in what would become a century-spanning collection of approximately 150 memorials to members of the Ladies Literary Club.
—April White, JSTOR Daily, 29 Apr. 2026
As a true freshman, Jeffery, 5 feet 11 and 195 pounds, saw action in four games on special teams and regular offense, preserving his redshirt status, as the Fighting Irish made it to the national championship game, losing to Ohio State.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Fifteen other states, including Iowa and Missouri, filed a brief emphasizing the importance of preserving access to affordable glyphosate.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Bryan T. Kelly, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The tribute was read aloud at a club meeting that fall, and then some unknown club member filed away the typewritten pages—preserving them in what would become a century-spanning collection of approximately 150 memorials to members of the Ladies Literary Club.
—April White, JSTOR Daily, 29 Apr. 2026
As a true freshman, Jeffery, 5 feet 11 and 195 pounds, saw action in four games on special teams and regular offense, preserving his redshirt status, as the Fighting Irish made it to the national championship game, losing to Ohio State.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Fifteen other states, including Iowa and Missouri, filed a brief emphasizing the importance of preserving access to affordable glyphosate.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserve
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So jockeys must try to gain space by running at or near the lead while conserving enough energy to make a closing push — and this suits some horses’ styles better than others.—
Peter Keating,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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California Botanic Garden is the largest dedicated exclusively to the state’s native plants and works to conserve native and rare species.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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This is basically every aerophobic flier’s worst nightmare, and Harlin does a solid job of maintaining the fear factor and shock right up to the moment of Rich’s decision to dump fuel and ditch, since the nearest airport, Guam, is out of range.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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The actors — who first bonded while filming their 1995 rom-com, Two Much — have maintained a famously close relationship despite no longer being married.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even accelerating a college degree to three years from four, can save students $100,000 dollars or more at many schools.—
Matthew G. Andersson,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Making the lives of Idahoans affordable, fixing healthcare, helping farmers produce affordable food and still make a living, saving our public lands and national forest for future generations, and making sure vets, servicemen and women and seniors are not used as pawns in political games.—
Kevin Fixler
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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The best carry-ons are durable enough to protect delicate items inside and withstand wear and tear, compact yet spacious enough to meet airline guidelines while providing room for all your essentials, and lightweight enough to lift into overhead bins.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The two then embarked on a torrid love affair, but the dynamic between them shifted violently when Nancy discovered that her husband was actually trying to protect her rather than divorce her.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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