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, 24 Oct. 2025
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Not to mention preserving summer produce as pepper vinegar, pickled okra, or homemade jams to enjoy throughout the year.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Maybe that even means drying or preserving foods in different ways.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
The thobe is no longer preserving culture, but evolving it, in a way that mirrors the moment Saudi is witnessing.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
However, cross-border payments remain significantly slower and more expensive through traditional channels, preserving blockchain's competitive advantage for international transactions.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
It’s also covered under the Mills Act, which offers significant property tax savings in exchange for preserving the historic appearance.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
Those against preserving the vacant building noted it had been overtaken by homeless occupants and would have required millions of dollars to restore after the building had been flooded and damaged.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
And where other services might interrupt their programming with commercials, the Looney Tunes ads count down unobtrusively and play in between each entry, preserving each punch line accordingly.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
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, these 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, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
The property also hosts weddings, conferences and events, and is now managed by a nonprofit board dedicated to preserving the historic campus.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Not to mention preserving summer produce as pepper vinegar, pickled okra, or homemade jams to enjoy throughout the year.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Maybe that even means drying or preserving foods in different ways.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
The thobe is no longer preserving culture, but evolving it, in a way that mirrors the moment Saudi is witnessing.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
However, cross-border payments remain significantly slower and more expensive through traditional channels, preserving blockchain's competitive advantage for international transactions.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
It’s also covered under the Mills Act, which offers significant property tax savings in exchange for preserving the historic appearance.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
Those against preserving the vacant building noted it had been overtaken by homeless occupants and would have required millions of dollars to restore after the building had been flooded and damaged.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
And where other services might interrupt their programming with commercials, the Looney Tunes ads count down unobtrusively and play in between each entry, preserving each punch line accordingly.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserving
Noun
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Beach preservation is another concern, one that the resort is mindfully addressing.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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But for retirees focused on capital preservation, diversification, and peace of mind, the extra cost may be worth it.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To develop the novel energy-conserving deicing method, the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF teamed up with their partners from the EU’s Clean Aviation program, including aircraft manufacturer Airbus and aerospace company Parker-Meggitt.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Practicing sustainable energy-conserving habits is key to proper energy hygiene.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Under the Biden administration, DHS issued a new final rule in 2022 that restored the pre-2019 standard, limiting public-charge consideration to cash benefits for income maintenance and long-term care, and excluding most non-cash programs.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Preliminary information indicates the flight was not delayed, and no immediate maintenance work was performed before takeoff, officials said.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Borrowers can help their case by annually certifying their employment with an eligible public service employer and by maintaining records of their loan’s eligibility, repayment plan and monthly payments.—
Jennifer L. Steele,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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The beauty, whose warmth was showcased previously during her days hosting on QVC, is known for maintaining a cheerful, positive demeanor, even amid challenges.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Officers performed life-saving measures on Green before he was pronounced dead on location, Hoskin said.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Tyrod Taylor’s not saving the season anymore than Quinn Ewers is saving the show in Miami.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Preserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserving. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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