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
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
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
Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Pregnancy is difficult to detect in ancient human remains, and scientists previously believed that the composition of hard tissues was so overwhelmingly inorganic that these proteins would not be preserved or detected, Barlow said.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Indigenous people are the stewards of much of the remaining standing forests and contain the hope that these precious places can be preserved.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
In 2006, paleontologists discovered an exceptionally rare and well-preserved fossil specimen preserved with two dinosaurs together.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Others insist that history should be preserved.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Ames proposes that the city put in a new bridge just to the side of the old one, which could be preserved and stabilized and even fenced off to keep people from walking on it.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Emphasizing research and measurable outcomes, their philanthropy also reflects a broader belief that wealth should be used in real time—not preserved for future generations.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
The ‘mummy’ zone The Lance Formation’s unique geology allowed many of these dinosaur mummies to be preserved under clay, in a small area.
—Paul C. Sereno, The Conversation, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Regardless, this is an exceedingly genteel way to end a show that previously had shown us not one, not two, but three shots of removed and preserved vulvas.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
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 family returned home heartbroken and frustrated, with no DNA testing conducted and no indication that the remains—or any other evidence—had been preserved or examined.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Pregnancy is difficult to detect in ancient human remains, and scientists previously believed that the composition of hard tissues was so overwhelmingly inorganic that these proteins would not be preserved or detected, Barlow said.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Indigenous people are the stewards of much of the remaining standing forests and contain the hope that these precious places can be preserved.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
In 2006, paleontologists discovered an exceptionally rare and well-preserved fossil specimen preserved with two dinosaurs together.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Others insist that history should be preserved.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Ames proposes that the city put in a new bridge just to the side of the old one, which could be preserved and stabilized and even fenced off to keep people from walking on it.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Emphasizing research and measurable outcomes, their philanthropy also reflects a broader belief that wealth should be used in real time—not preserved for future generations.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
The ‘mummy’ zone The Lance Formation’s unique geology allowed many of these dinosaur mummies to be preserved under clay, in a small area.
—Paul C. Sereno, The Conversation, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserved
Verb
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Bell did what most drivers did, opting to run all-out on fresher tires and more gas — while Logano conserved his fuel all the way to the finish.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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But it had nonetheless been conserved and cared for, which allowed new meanings to slowly emerge.—
Mollie Barnes,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Running back Omogbolahan Daudu broke free for 44 yards up the middle untouched, cutting the lead to 14-13 heading into the second quarter.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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Herman, who left the game for two plays with cramps, scored on a 43-yard run, sweeping to the right end and scoring untouched, The final LCC score came on a 40-yard interception return by Ethan Polloreno.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In Virginia, moderate Democrat Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer and congresswoman, has maintained a modest lead over Republican nominee, Winsome Earle-Sears, the state's current lieutenant governor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Growing up in Boyertown, Pennsylvania, Yesavage built and maintained a pitcher’s mound in his backyard the way other kids might tinker with cars.—
Steve Rushin,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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As acetone is recyclable and uncontaminated, the procedure permits full solvent recovery, promoting low-waste, environmentally friendly production.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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Recently, Overbey saved money stocking up on organic chocolate bars and sparkling waters while shopping on an overstock site.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Later in the first round Baltimore drafted Lamar Jackson, the sort of generational talent who very likely would have saved Grier’s job.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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To get your bathtub pristine white again, avoid using bleach, ammonia, or super abrasive chemicals.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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South of Tampa and North of Sarasota, the small island town has a lowkey energy and pristine beaches.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wedged between rolling frontcountry foothills and the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies, Kananaskis is a patchwork of parks and protected areas spanning more than 1,500 square miles of mountain wilderness west of Calgary.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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The shelter provided by walls, fencing, and other trees and shrubs serves as a windbreak and keeps new plantings more protected.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The unspoiled beaches are a definite draw for beachcombers, shell collectors and sandcastle builders.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Two-thirds of the island remains undeveloped and largely unspoiled.—
Miquel Ros,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserved. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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