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
Assassin’s Creed is a high-octane thriller centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind’s future through control and manipulation, while the other fights to preserve free will.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Kojima’s denim industry is at a crossroads, where the love for its heritage and the desire to preserve it must meet the need for new generations to step in and carry the torch forward.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Supporters have argued that the goal included preserving jobs that might otherwise have gone to other states.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Eckersley had made arrangements to have his brain preserved cryonically after death.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Kojima’s denim industry is at a crossroads, where the love for its heritage and the desire to preserve it must meet the need for new generations to step in and carry the torch forward.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Supporters have argued that the goal included preserving jobs that might otherwise have gone to other states.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Eckersley had made arrangements to have his brain preserved cryonically after death.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserve
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Make sure to conserve your tank with these recent freeway closures happening in metro Phoenix.—
Christian Cervantes,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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History finally catches up to the present in The Secret Agent’s final scene, when one of the women tasked with conserving Armando’s testimonies tracks down his now-adult son, Fernando (also played by Moura), to learn more about his family history.—
Michael Snyder,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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All defendants maintained their innocence and appealed after a two-year trial that opened a Pandora's box of unwanted revelations about papal ransom payments to Islamic militants, Vatican vendettas, espionage and other dirty laundry of the Holy See.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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More brands whose pieces previously started at 14 karats are shifting their offerings to include 10k solid gold pieces that balance maintaining the precious metal as a key selling point while offering a product at a more affordable price point.—
Andrea Bossi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 Oscars truly saw the stars save their most eye-popping looks for last.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Deputies began life-saving measures and she was taken to a nearby hospital in an ambulance.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Both are recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, the 2012 executive action signed by former President Barack Obama that protects people brought to the United States as children from deportation.—
Juan Carlos Chavez,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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