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
With 1 in 7 Latine kids living in multigenerational homes, according to The Hispanic Research Center, grandparents are essential influencers in preserving and honoring our cultural traditions and language.
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Sugey Palomares, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
That feature, called Voice Translate is designed to also preserve the speaker's voice inflections.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Really the only way to preserve a still like Washington's, which is seemingly in its original form, is to use it sparingly.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Kate Marshall of the Plaza District Council told the neighborhood committee that the ownership group has the Plaza’s better interests at heart and is invested in preserving the Plaza’s character while keeping developments within its iconic style.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
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Sugey Palomares, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
That feature, called Voice Translate is designed to also preserve the speaker's voice inflections.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Really the only way to preserve a still like Washington's, which is seemingly in its original form, is to use it sparingly.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Kate Marshall of the Plaza District Council told the neighborhood committee that the ownership group has the Plaza’s better interests at heart and is invested in preserving the Plaza’s character while keeping developments within its iconic style.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserve
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By extending sensor reach while conserving power, technologies like Wi-Fi HaLow can help broaden access to real-time environmental data, especially in areas where traditional networks fall short.—
Michael De Nil,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Nationwide, over 90 percent of the country is experiencing some level of drought, reservoirs in major cities have dropped to critically low levels, and officials have urged citizens to conserve water.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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This means regularly assessing your thinking skills, consciously choosing when to engage versus delegate mental tasks, and maintaining practices that keep your mind sharp.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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When asked about the changing landscape of college athletics, Calipari said more regulations need to be put in place, including tougher restrictions on transfers and years that players are able to maintain eligibility.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Biglari’s core demands were to stop opening new stores entirely, eliminate the development team to save money, and focus exclusively on improving existing store operations rather than expansion.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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One paper in August estimates that Covid vaccines saved more than 2 million lives, mostly among older adults, worldwide between 2020 and October 2024.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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With his back against the wall, Tony must draw on his tactical training to protect his family and survive a deadly showdown with a powerful crime syndicate.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some Cosmists saw technology as destructive and transformative, while others believed its role should be to protect and preserve.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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