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
Because of this, silver is more closely tied to economic cycles and tends to be more volatile than gold, which is typically used to store value and preserve wealth.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The disclosure reports, which would be administered by the county’s Campaign Finance and Ethics Commission, are to be made public within 10 days of submission and would need to be preserved for at least five years.
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Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
24 June 2026
Expanding access to telehealth, urgent care networks, and pharmacist prescribing authorities can address access barriers while preserving the diagnostic evaluation that distinguishes a bacterial infection from a viral one.
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Robert Glatter,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
What once felt like a joyful family moment had become one of the last videos preserving her voice, smile and unmistakable excitement.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The disclosure reports, which would be administered by the county’s Campaign Finance and Ethics Commission, are to be made public within 10 days of submission and would need to be preserved for at least five years.
—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
24 June 2026
Expanding access to telehealth, urgent care networks, and pharmacist prescribing authorities can address access barriers while preserving the diagnostic evaluation that distinguishes a bacterial infection from a viral one.
—
Robert Glatter,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
What once felt like a joyful family moment had become one of the last videos preserving her voice, smile and unmistakable excitement.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for preserve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserve
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Officials advised people to try conserving as much power as possible when the service was on, use surge protectors for valuable electronics, prepare emergency kits in the event of a fire and keep their refrigerators or freezers closed.
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The Deschutes, like rivers across the country, is owned by the public, and taxpayers are spending big to conserve it.
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Anguay said in a statement that she was humbled by the appointment, and said the utility would maintain its focus on providing safe, reliable power at affordable rates.
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And as sweat pours out, the loss of fluids reduces blood volume, meaning your heart is forced to pump even harder to maintain blood pressure.
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According to the Northwestern Mutual survey, nearly three-quarters of Gen Z already have saved more than one year of income toward retirement.
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Clark had a collection of par saves around the turn as Scottie Scheffler was making a move and poured it on with a fairway metal to get within four feet for eagle on the par-five 16th for an even-par 70 that gave him a six-shot lead.
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In the final months of pregnancy, the testicles descend through a passage called the inguinal canal to land in the scrotum, the pouch that protects them for the rest of a man’s life.
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This shampoo and conditioner are designed to strengthen and protect hair health while reducing frizz and split ends.
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“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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