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
Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
The investors are looking at what could emerge on a small section of the IBM Almaden Research Center site while preserving as open space several hundred adjoining acres on the property, which is at 650 Harry Road in south San Jose, city files show.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Ticket proceeds are to be put toward preserving and maintaining the fountains.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Financing the program from capital income avoids that shock without raising taxes on a single paycheck, preserving the work incentives that growth depends on.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
It’s all been done with the mission to preserving his dad’s legacy and having fun while doing it.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Taylor was a Nationalist, dedicated to preserving the Union.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
Out of the development’s projected annual tax payment of $599,000, about $112,000 would continue to support public spending through traditional taxing jurisdictions like the city and county, effectively preserving existing tax payments as-is.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 June 2026
The show also includes looks that are really about preserving the performer’s face and employing subtle transformations via stubble or smaller prosthetic pieces.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 June 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
However, the environment in northwest Scotland is more conducive to preserving bone from that period.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
The investors are looking at what could emerge on a small section of the IBM Almaden Research Center site while preserving as open space several hundred adjoining acres on the property, which is at 650 Harry Road in south San Jose, city files show.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Ticket proceeds are to be put toward preserving and maintaining the fountains.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Financing the program from capital income avoids that shock without raising taxes on a single paycheck, preserving the work incentives that growth depends on.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
It’s all been done with the mission to preserving his dad’s legacy and having fun while doing it.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Taylor was a Nationalist, dedicated to preserving the Union.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
Out of the development’s projected annual tax payment of $599,000, about $112,000 would continue to support public spending through traditional taxing jurisdictions like the city and county, effectively preserving existing tax payments as-is.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 June 2026
The show also includes looks that are really about preserving the performer’s face and employing subtle transformations via stubble or smaller prosthetic pieces.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserving
Noun
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The assessment, part of a historic preservation review that began last Friday, includes details like the need for 320-foot-tall cranes to construct the 250-foot-tall arch, which be more than twice the height of the Lincoln Memorial.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
12 June 2026
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Built in the 1830s, the 25-foot-wide home was completely reimagined by Yellowtrees Studio, resulting in a thoughtful blend of historic character and contemporary design that avoids both museum-like preservation and the formulaic feel of a luxury flip.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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For more time-saving, clever kitchen tools at Amazon, keep reading.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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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 countries, companies and nonprofit organizations around the world seek to protect land, conserving precious environmental resources and reducing the effects of climate change, the communities most likely to be displaced are the Indigenous people who have lived there for generations.—
Buket Altınçelep,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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The non-profit is dedicated to conserving the land around Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
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The reframing of continuous education as maintenance rather than a single milestone also applies to the traditional thinking around the way schools and curriculums are designed and built.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Monthlies maintenance, at a humane $891, comes with a part-time super and on-site laundry.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The price tag comes from the California State Auditor’s report that was issued last fall, which found that maintaining similar telework policies could potentially save $225 million annually by reducing the government’s office space footprint.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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As military missions become increasingly data-driven and geographically dispersed, platforms that provide resilient, secure, and efficient communications will play a vital role in maintaining operational readiness.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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“Preserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserving. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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