as in preservation
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
the preserving of our rights and civil liberties
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as in conserving
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as in maintaining
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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Recent Examples of preserving
Annie Chestnut Tutor, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
Leandra Beabout, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Keeping organized, detailed records of every qualified medical expense is essential for preserving this flexibility.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
With the contract signed and keys in hand, Adler set about doing the work her firm is known for—highlighting classic structural elements, preserving history through painstaking refurbishment, and formulating the perfect mix of modern, bespoke, and antique elements.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2026
Today, the original site operates as the Waffle House Museum, preserving the look and feel of the 1955 restaurant.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
These impressive sensors provide superb dynamic range for extracting faint nebulae, galaxies and Milky Way details, while preserving color fidelity in the scene.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The local family shares the team’s enthusiasm for preserving the bar’s legacy and has invested in the nearly complete structural updates.
—Leanne Battelle, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
For the first time in a long time, Vidrine had hope for preserving his vision.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Homeowners should also have a limited right to sell their homes themselves before an association can force a foreclosure sale, preserving equity instead of losing it at auction.
—Michael P. Mayoral, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.
—Annie Chestnut Tutor, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
From New York’s East Village to Seattle’s oldest neighborhood and New Orleans’ eclectic Bywater community, meet the vintage retailers aren’t just selling clothes—they’re preserving culture, telling stories, and encouraging consumers to slow down and value garments that were made to last.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
Architect and designer Tomoyuki Sakakida prioritized preserving the theater’s exterior.
—Leandra Beabout, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Keeping organized, detailed records of every qualified medical expense is essential for preserving this flexibility.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
With the contract signed and keys in hand, Adler set about doing the work her firm is known for—highlighting classic structural elements, preserving history through painstaking refurbishment, and formulating the perfect mix of modern, bespoke, and antique elements.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2026
Today, the original site operates as the Waffle House Museum, preserving the look and feel of the 1955 restaurant.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
These impressive sensors provide superb dynamic range for extracting faint nebulae, galaxies and Milky Way details, while preserving color fidelity in the scene.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The local family shares the team’s enthusiasm for preserving the bar’s legacy and has invested in the nearly complete structural updates.
—Leanne Battelle, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
For the first time in a long time, Vidrine had hope for preserving his vision.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Homeowners should also have a limited right to sell their homes themselves before an association can force a foreclosure sale, preserving equity instead of losing it at auction.
—Michael P. Mayoral, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserving
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The property also supports the Pasang Lhamu Foundation – established in honor of Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, the first woman to scale Mount Everest – to fund the education and training of women from local communities and the preservation of local heritage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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The preservation group alleges the president bypassed proper procedures in tearing down the East Wing and soliciting private donations to fund the massive changes.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Zack took the cue and led with Altadena’s sense of independence as a quality worth conserving.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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This time, the World team only got a token 5-minute appearance from the Lakers’ Luka Doncic, in this case legitimately conserving himself while coming back from a hamstring injury.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Months of maintenance and work have provided the finishing touches, and in just over a week, the stadium will officially be the home of the Tower Buzzers, the Dodgers' Single-A affiliate.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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City officials say the goal is to discourage prolonged property neglect and promote compliance with property maintenance standards.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Tasked with maintaining and modernizing the grid and accelerating the transition to renewables, LUMA has overseen a system in which only about 7% of electricity comes from clean sources, even as outages and rates have increased.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
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These include squatting, hinging, stepping, pushing, pulling and stabilizing your core — the mechanics behind getting up from a chair, picking something up off the floor, opening and closing doors, climbing stairs, and maintaining balance to avoid falls.—
Dana Santas Feb 28,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Preserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserving. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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