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
Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
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Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2026
After a local filmmaker made a documentary about Jacobs in 2023, a volunteer with the Internet Archive reached out to suggest his collection be preserved.
—Christopher Weber, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Facing hearing loss, Muñoz travels to Cuba from Madrid to preserve the sensory memory of her home for her child.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Augusta National takes special care to preserve the timeless experience of watching the best golfers in the world come together on the legendary course that first hosted the event in 1934.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2026
After a local filmmaker made a documentary about Jacobs in 2023, a volunteer with the Internet Archive reached out to suggest his collection be preserved.
—Christopher Weber, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Facing hearing loss, Muñoz travels to Cuba from Madrid to preserve the sensory memory of her home for her child.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Augusta National takes special care to preserve the timeless experience of watching the best golfers in the world come together on the legendary course that first hosted the event in 1934.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserve
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For Robert Flamerich, who drives from Miami Beach to Doral daily, conserving gas means sacrificing comfort.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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That acceleration, which for one mass orbiting another (like a planet orbiting a star) is both non-spherical and asymmetrical, necessitates the emission of gravitational radiation in order to conserve both energy and momentum.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Apr. 2026
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But maintaining security over the waterway would require a high-risk, resource-intensive operation that could be a years-long American commitment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Warriors maintained a double-digit lead for most of the third period, but the Kings came back to cut the deficit to four after closing the quarter with a 9-0 run.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Animal Control would have to save about 600 more pets annually to meet that goal.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The material is already on-site, saving the museum shipping and insurance costs.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Choose fairness to protect your peace.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, state Medicaid agencies began making sure enrollees who were protected from being dropped from the program during the covid pandemic still qualified for coverage.—
Sam Whitehead,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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