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
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Travelers will discover that the locals here are extremely passionate about protecting this environment and are eager to educate visitors on preserving the land and wildlife.
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Molly O'Brien,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
The building itself serves as a masterclass in architectural reuse, preserving original industrial features to avoid the hefty carbon footprint of new construction.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Throughout the financial crisis of 2008, the pandemic beginning in 2020 and the banking instability of 2023, MidFirst remained steady and profitable – preserving the flexibility to keep investing and serving customers.
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Midfirst Bank Contributor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Instead, his focus is on maintaining the property, improving accessibility and preserving the character that has made Greenwood Social Hall unique.
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J.m. Banks
june 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Instead, those investigations are handled by an internal group of Air Force specialists tasked with collecting evidence, preserving it and interviewing witnesses.
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Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The approach also enables the service to evaluate autonomy solutions on their own merits while preserving competition across the broader CCA ecosystem.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
The complaint filed in February challenges the removal of the materials and was brought by a coalition of organizations committed to preserving history, the parks and the environment.
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Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Noun
There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.
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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.
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Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
The organization is seeking investors willing to accept modest returns in exchange for preserving historic buildings, supporting local businesses and maintaining the character of West Marin communities.
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Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Travelers will discover that the locals here are extremely passionate about protecting this environment and are eager to educate visitors on preserving the land and wildlife.
—
Molly O'Brien,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
The building itself serves as a masterclass in architectural reuse, preserving original industrial features to avoid the hefty carbon footprint of new construction.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Throughout the financial crisis of 2008, the pandemic beginning in 2020 and the banking instability of 2023, MidFirst remained steady and profitable – preserving the flexibility to keep investing and serving customers.
—
Midfirst Bank Contributor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Instead, his focus is on maintaining the property, improving accessibility and preserving the character that has made Greenwood Social Hall unique.
—
J.m. Banks
june 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Instead, those investigations are handled by an internal group of Air Force specialists tasked with collecting evidence, preserving it and interviewing witnesses.
—
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The approach also enables the service to evaluate autonomy solutions on their own merits while preserving competition across the broader CCA ecosystem.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
The complaint filed in February challenges the removal of the materials and was brought by a coalition of organizations committed to preserving history, the parks and the environment.
—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserving
Noun
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But the show repeatedly undercuts that point of view by halfway reinforcing the age-old American assumption that crime is born of poor individual choices among an uncivilized populace, not of poverty, desperation, and preservation, both self and communal.
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One of the benefits of UNESCO designation is the promise of additional resources for preservation and protection, both of which, Alexandridis stressed, are urgently needed.
Adjective
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For more time-saving, clever kitchen tools at Amazon, keep reading.
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The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.
Verb
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Officials advised people to try conserving as much power as possible when the service was on, use surge protectors for valuable electronics, prepare emergency kits in the event of a fire and keep their refrigerators or freezers closed.
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Jackie and Shadow became internet sensations thanks to the live webcams maintained in their nest by nonprofit organization Friends of Big Bear Valley, which is an outspoken voice for conserving eagle habitat.
Noun
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Love’s Travel Stops just expanded its service offerings for RVs, including light maintenance, battery replacement and tire replacement.
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Thermal monitoring detected a bearing temperature rising toward 140°C, allowing maintenance teams to schedule an eight-hour repair instead of responding to a costly emergency failure.
Verb
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The interceptor carries a small payload tailored for neutralizing drones and similar aerial targets while maintaining a compact and cost-effective design.
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Every fuel truck destroyed, ammunition convoy disrupted or logistics hub struck forces Russian commanders to expend additional time, resources and manpower simply maintaining battlefield operations.
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“Preserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserving. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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