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
The policy committee considered several factors when making its recommendation, including ensuring compliance with legal requirements, maintaining transparency, preserving the clarity and accuracy of official record and using staff resources efficiently.
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Planning before the liquidity event preserves optionality and strength.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Every dollar spent on a $750,000 new construction project is a dollar not spent preserving three or four existing affordable homes.
—Rafael Leon, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The decision to take down the show came after administrators determined removing individual items would not preserve the show’s integrity, Payne told The News.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Planning before the liquidity event preserves optionality and strength.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Every dollar spent on a $750,000 new construction project is a dollar not spent preserving three or four existing affordable homes.
—Rafael Leon, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The decision to take down the show came after administrators determined removing individual items would not preserve the show’s integrity, Payne told The News.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserve
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To help roses into winter dormancy, add a thick layer of mulch to protect roots and conserve moisture.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Daylight saving time was established to conserve energy and provide more daylight hours.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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The commission’s decision backed the utilities’ position, which was that those who have rooftop panels don’t pay their fair share of costs for maintaining the grid, which shifts expenses disproportionately to non-solar customers.—
Malena Carollo,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Under the merger, which is expected to close in spring or early summer, both brands will maintain their own line of products and retail locations.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Michael Collodi saved five shots in his third start for Dallas (1-1-1) this season after making nine last year as a rookie.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Consider moving a meeting to protect family time, because a small adjustment could restore steadiness without sacrificing your supportive nature.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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To protect these fragile machines, developers are supposed to invest in expensive battery storage or grid backups, ultimately driving up production costs and stalling the transition to affordable green fuel.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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