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
Āyandigān lasted a mere three more months after that tumultuous May day, but its fragile newsprint was preserved.
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April White, JSTOR Daily, 20 May 2026
Additional funding and support are needed to help preserve the park as a place to teach visitors about the history of women's rights.
—CBS News, 20 May 2026
According to the National Trust, some of these sites have been partially protected but need additional funds in order to preserve them more fully and protect them from possible developments.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
Additional funding and support are needed to help preserve the park as a place to teach visitors about the history of women’s rights.
—Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
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April White, JSTOR Daily, 20 May 2026
Additional funding and support are needed to help preserve the park as a place to teach visitors about the history of women's rights.
—CBS News, 20 May 2026
According to the National Trust, some of these sites have been partially protected but need additional funds in order to preserve them more fully and protect them from possible developments.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
Additional funding and support are needed to help preserve the park as a place to teach visitors about the history of women’s rights.
—Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserve
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The gravity assist allows the spacecraft to conserve fuel while continuing its years-long journey into the asteroid belt.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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People are encouraged to prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking or riding a bicycle, taking lunch to work, avoiding drive-thru lanes, conserving energy, and keeping vehicles properly tuned.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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There are a whopping 1,400 coconut trees around the resort, as well as a 22-acre organic garden that takes 33 groundskeepers to maintain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Not every tiny college needs to be saved, nor does every regional public university have to maintain its independence.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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At 2-0 down, and with Nuno Espirito Santo shuffling to a back-four, there was a flicker of a pulse and two decent saves from Nick Pope.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Jeffries had lived with his parents during law school to save money.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The Linc is an open-air stadium, so there is no dome or roof to protect fans from the sun.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Its leaders have repeatedly contended that their resistance to occupation is protected under international law and the Lebanese constitution, if not under the new domestic policy.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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