as in conserved
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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Recent Examples of preserved
Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Some versions add preserved lemon, anchovies, capers or tomatoes.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Loftis, formerly of Duke, had several nice throws, but ended both last-ditch marches with interceptions, as UNC’s defense preserved its no-touchdown night.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Only the delicate juveniles were preserved.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Richmond reminds us that, even amid national retreat, meaningful change might still emerge when residents organize, officials listen and structures are preserved.
—Hansel Alejandro Aguilar, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
The urban and rural structures created from the 16th century during the colonial period have been admirably preserved.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
The Museum also preserved the open greenspace and addressed the environmental imperatives associated with its location at the center of the Wissahickon Watershed, which is estimated to provide between 15 and 20 percent of Philadelphia’s drinking water.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Patarol was also the creator of L’Erbario Patarol, the oldest botanical collection preserved at the Natural History Museum of Venice.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The Fed preserved its autonomy.
—Robert Hormats, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
The expansion adds 14 new galleries, a children’s art and education studio, and new public spaces for events and programs, encompassing 17,000 square feet of interior space and four additional acres of preserved greenspace.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Some versions add preserved lemon, anchovies, capers or tomatoes.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The Eagles preserved a 24-20 lead.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Loftis, formerly of Duke, had several nice throws, but ended both last-ditch marches with interceptions, as UNC’s defense preserved its no-touchdown night.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Only the delicate juveniles were preserved.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Richmond reminds us that, even amid national retreat, meaningful change might still emerge when residents organize, officials listen and structures are preserved.
—Hansel Alejandro Aguilar, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
The urban and rural structures created from the 16th century during the colonial period have been admirably preserved.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
The Museum also preserved the open greenspace and addressed the environmental imperatives associated with its location at the center of the Wissahickon Watershed, which is estimated to provide between 15 and 20 percent of Philadelphia’s drinking water.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Patarol was also the creator of L’Erbario Patarol, the oldest botanical collection preserved at the Natural History Museum of Venice.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The Fed preserved its autonomy.
—Robert Hormats, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserved
Verb
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Emory’s shuttles have been running on biodiesel fuel since 2006, and the campus has conserved fuel energy by recycling old cooking oil used in the dining halls.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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These are sugar molecules that are structurally conserved across unrelated viral families and have until now remained an untapped target for antiviral drug development.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Excavations of the burial chamber also found untouched ancient ceramic artifacts, such as vases, jars, lamps and plates, archaeologists said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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After driving his team to the 1-yard line, Fields fooled the entire Steelers defense on a fourth down, faking a handoff and then high-stepping into the end zone untouched to take a 32-31 lead.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The defense, McCarthy maintained, would have no response.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Patterson, who maintained her innocence throughout the trial and said the poisonings were accidental, has 28 days to appeal her sentence.—
Alasdair Pal,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Your Sterile Drugs, Like Eye Drops, Could Become Dangerous Or Deadly The FDA helps ensure that sterile drugs are actually sterile — non-toxic and uncontaminated.—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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The wealthy were generally able to afford higher quality, authentic, uncontaminated products.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Gibson saved one match point with a lob, but missed on a backhand on the second one and Brough won 6-1, 3-6, 9-7.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Every animal is photographed, and everything from mats of fur to overgrown nail clippings are bagged and saved.—
Meg Dunn,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The wine service at Chenin, a 10-seat wine and craft cocktail bar that opened at the ground level of The Siren Hotel, is equally pristine.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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LogoPowered byScale logo Earlier this year, a titanium mine was slated for construction on the edge of Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp, an unusually diverse ecosystem that is home to some of the country’s most pristine wetlands.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Proponents of the relocation, however, believe it is protected by their First Amendment religious rights.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And the biggest improvement of all — Harrell protected the ball, finishing the game 17 of 29 for 140 yards.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Churchill hopes Netflix will find a way to capture the hunt for a sea creature in the province’s unspoiled landscape and pristine shorelines ahead of a possible second season.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Men pay a price to see the unspoiled and untrod places of earth.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserved. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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