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 law requires filing a notice of claim to preserve any rights a person may have against a municipality or an employee acting in their official capacity, according to the law.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Emanuele Marchesini’s Obsession Emanuele Marchesini is a young Italian winemaker who is dedicated to preserving fresh grapes for the sake of science and art.
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The Supreme Court recently ruled to preserve access to medication abortions, but such access continues to change.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 19 May 2025
Teams have begun shutting off certain instruments on the probes to preserve power.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Emanuele Marchesini’s Obsession Emanuele Marchesini is a young Italian winemaker who is dedicated to preserving fresh grapes for the sake of science and art.
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The Supreme Court recently ruled to preserve access to medication abortions, but such access continues to change.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 19 May 2025
Teams have begun shutting off certain instruments on the probes to preserve power.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserve
Verb
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In Dubai, a hotel uses AI to dynamically adjust water pressure and temperature in real time, conserving millions of liters annually.—
Dan Drogman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Environmental initiatives have been undertaken to conserve water and protect wildlife habitat areas.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Final Thoughts Eufy Robot Lawn Mower E18 4.0 Excellent The Eufy Robot Lawn Mower E18 should eliminate most of the manual labor required to maintain your yard.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2025
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Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said in an X post that explosions were heard in the northern Indian state’s capital Srinagar just hours after both nations agreed to maintain a ceasefire.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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To say that is an insult to the years of painful work my wife has done to save herself.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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America’s millionaires are now mostly on the coasts, in states with expensive real estate and high income jobs that generate more possibilities to save and invest.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
16 May 2025
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The emergency fund is meant to protect you against a job loss, health crisis, car breakdown or major household repair.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Yes, it should be protected from reopening as another waste processing plant.—
Sarah McCoy,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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