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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Her work documenting and preserving endangered languages uses a little bit of both.
—Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026
Still, preserving funds for some degree of rebate isn’t the only challenge House Democrats face to compromise with Lamont and increase education aid next fiscal year.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
And then there’s the chocolate, cold-processed below 40 degrees Celsius using a 16th-century Spanish technique, the only place preserving this ancient method.
—Jenn Rice, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Supporters have argued that the goal included preserving jobs that might otherwise have gone to other states.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Citi has also been investing in Charlotte through four affordable housing projects, creating or preserving over 630 units, Stein said.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
The Waterloo Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the natural and cultural resources of Waterloo Park.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2026
Neutralizing Kharg’s military assets helps the United States clear the Strait of Hormuz while preserving, for now, the regime’s economic artery as strategic leverage.
—Richard Goldberg, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 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
The naming of Doolysaurus huhmini honors both the fictional icon and the very real Min Huh, a pioneering paleontologist who spent 30 years preserving Korea’s fossil heritage.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Her work documenting and preserving endangered languages uses a little bit of both.
—Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026
Still, preserving funds for some degree of rebate isn’t the only challenge House Democrats face to compromise with Lamont and increase education aid next fiscal year.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
And then there’s the chocolate, cold-processed below 40 degrees Celsius using a 16th-century Spanish technique, the only place preserving this ancient method.
—Jenn Rice, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Supporters have argued that the goal included preserving jobs that might otherwise have gone to other states.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Citi has also been investing in Charlotte through four affordable housing projects, creating or preserving over 630 units, Stein said.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
The Waterloo Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the natural and cultural resources of Waterloo Park.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2026
Neutralizing Kharg’s military assets helps the United States clear the Strait of Hormuz while preserving, for now, the regime’s economic artery as strategic leverage.
—Richard Goldberg, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserving
Noun
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Eco effort Restoration, preservation and locality are key pillars for property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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In recent interviews, Hagar has framed the residency as both a celebration and preservation of Van Halen’s legacy following the death of guitarist Eddie Van Halen in 2020.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As with her earlier work, ecotourism will be a crucial component of conserving these feral swamplands and dry tropical forests at the heart of South America.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Governments in the region are scrambling to adjust — tallying oil reserves, conserving energy, competing for supplies and trying to blunt prices.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When operating costs rise but revenue is capped, maintenance is deferred, repairs are delayed, and capital improvements are abandoned.—
Ann Korchak,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The institution also had multiple projects done under his leadership, including a complete renovation of the Main Gallery, the opening of the Wylie Gallery and addressing long-standing maintenance needs, amongst others.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
23 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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This approach enables precise control of pressure and airflow in a much smaller form factor while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Supporting strengths beyond performance and maintaining a meaningful connection to the team/sport can help with confidence and continuity of that identity during recovery.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Preserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserving. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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