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noun

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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preserving

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adjective

as in conserving

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preserving

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verb

present participle of preserve
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
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
When total daily food volume drops, a nutrient-dense first meal sets the tone for hitting muscle-preserving protein targets before appetite fades later in the day. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 15, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 The plaintiffs’ lawyers said in a statement that the lawsuit asks for one thing — preserving the status quo to keep the workers employed pending arbitration. — Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 15 July 2026 The homeowners quickly connected with study coauthor Mike Hankey at the American Meteor Society, who guided them through preserving the sample and minimizing contamination. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 Founding bassist Steve Harris said the group was drawn to Pophouse because of its commitment to preserving artists’ legacies while finding new ways to reach audiences. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 July 2026 These foundations were care, equality, proportionality (rewarding individuals relative to their contribution), loyalty, authority or respect for legitimate authorities, and purity (concern with preserving what is seen as natural or sacred). — Alexandra Figueroa, The Conversation, 14 July 2026 AcePDF offers high-speed, high-accuracy conversions from PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, text, HTML, and images, preserving original formatting down to the hyperlinks. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026 Researchers have demonstrated that deep learning can tamper with medical images while preserving a clinically plausible appearance. — Henry Bair, STAT, 14 July 2026 Activities When the MFAA was first deployed to Italy, its scope of work included restoring and preserving structures such as churches and palaces, as well as recovering looted art. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserving
  1. preservation
  2. saving
  3. conserving
  4. maintenance
  5. maintaining
Noun
  • The meeting is also a venue for members of the public — including representatives of historic preservation and architectural groups — to offer three to five minutes of feedback.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 16 July 2026
  • Wennerstrom said the renovations have not followed the review process prescribed under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, which requires the government to consult with stakeholders over preservation concerns.
    — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
Definition of preservation
Adjective
  • For more time-saving, clever kitchen tools at Amazon, keep reading.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
  • The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Definition of saving
Verb
  • Such detailed understanding is vital for conserving threatened elasmobranchs and their habitats.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The game slows not only because bodies tire more quickly, but because players begin pacing themselves earlier — conserving energy for the moments that matter most.
    — Alan McCall, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of conserving
Noun
  • Much of the structure consists of repetitive precast concrete spans, an approach that accelerated construction and reduced maintenance costs over the bridge’s operational lifetime.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
  • The organization turned the house into a public museum and oversees its design preservation and all required maintenance to ensure the landmark will last for generations to come.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of maintenance
Verb
  • Jackson later became the executive sous chef at a downtown hotel, where his job included ensuring the quality of the food, maintaining the financials, managing people and taking responsibility for everything that came out of the kitchen.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • They’re built with enough structure to keep their shape, while still maintaining the airy, breathable feel of beach pants.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
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