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
Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Created during the prolific reign of Louis XIV, the Académie Française has played a significant role in shaping French culture, preserving and updating the country’s language, grammar and usage over time.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
Atlas, historically hydraulic for its high torque and rapid force delivery, has transitioned to fully electric actuation in its latest iteration to improve efficiency and maintainability while preserving dynamic capability.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
DarkSky International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the night sky, has identified some of the best spots for witnessing the wonders of the cosmos across the island country.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff said the agreement ends months of negotiations with the federal government and restores a key funding partnership while preserving Cornell’s academic independence.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Founded in 1884, The Filson Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history and culture of Kentucky and the Ohio Valley.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Pennsylvania voters are projected to approve the retention of three state Supreme Court justices, preserving Democrats’ 5-2 majority on the battleground state’s high court.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 5 Nov. 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
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
Preserving income, insurance and retirement Financial security also depends on preserving income and protecting loved ones.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Created during the prolific reign of Louis XIV, the Académie Française has played a significant role in shaping French culture, preserving and updating the country’s language, grammar and usage over time.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
Atlas, historically hydraulic for its high torque and rapid force delivery, has transitioned to fully electric actuation in its latest iteration to improve efficiency and maintainability while preserving dynamic capability.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
DarkSky International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the night sky, has identified some of the best spots for witnessing the wonders of the cosmos across the island country.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff said the agreement ends months of negotiations with the federal government and restores a key funding partnership while preserving Cornell’s academic independence.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Founded in 1884, The Filson Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history and culture of Kentucky and the Ohio Valley.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Pennsylvania voters are projected to approve the retention of three state Supreme Court justices, preserving Democrats’ 5-2 majority on the battleground state’s high court.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 5 Nov. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserving
Noun
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Explore the relics of the neighborhood that raised the brothers who penned and composed the Black National Anthem, or celebrate the preservation of African heritage at the annual Gullah Geechee Festival.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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The San Diego Planning Commission unanimously approved Thursday a proposal to accelerate homebuilding in the city by softening historic preservation rules.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 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
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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
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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As competitors resolve technical issues and new entrants pursue next-generation propulsion technologies, GE faces mounting pressure to invest heavily in R & D while maintaining its recent well-above-average margins.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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While maintaining a healthy weight plays a role in mitigating cardiovascular and diabetes risk, the measurement alone overlooks the importance of muscle as a predictor of healthy aging and longevity.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Preserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserving. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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