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
You’re focused on preserving your safety and security as the moon aligns with Mercury.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Megan also preserved most of the wood flooring as well as the abundant cypress wainscot panels and millwork, hiring local craftspeople to refurbish them.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The For Our Country memorial, which is a moving tribute to the military service of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, opened in 1941, is both a place of remembrance and a center for preserving Australia's military history.
—Kylie Walters, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
This followed a 2019 International Court of Justice opinion, while preserving the Diego Garcia base under a 99-year lease.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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Usa Today, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Megan also preserved most of the wood flooring as well as the abundant cypress wainscot panels and millwork, hiring local craftspeople to refurbish them.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The For Our Country memorial, which is a moving tribute to the military service of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, opened in 1941, is both a place of remembrance and a center for preserving Australia's military history.
—Kylie Walters, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
This followed a 2019 International Court of Justice opinion, while preserving the Diego Garcia base under a 99-year lease.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserve
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The rambling squash vines cover the soil, serving as a living mulch to manage weeds and conserve soil moisture.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Known as loadshedding, these outages conserve electrical power on the national grid.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Joe Gifford, commander of Post 150, which was founded in 1920, said those sales mean even more money to support Legion baseball and softball teams, and to maintain veterans' monuments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Levy and Taylor Ortega play disorganized siblings who get thrust into the world of organized crime, a departure from the world of Schitt’s Creek, but still maintains the silliness and fun of a Dan Levy show.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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But although the two films have imminent solar catastrophes at their core, their approaches to saving the world from extreme global cooling are radically different.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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This season has been less of a fairy tale, featuring some tough stretches, a so-so showing in the Olympics and far fewer goals saved above expected.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Custom metallic-textile curtains are used to help filter light and protect sensitive works, while allowing subtle changes throughout the day and seasons to shape the viewing experience.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Please protect this land, protect beauty and protect the feeling of a great hike.—
Beret Leone,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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