as in to conserve
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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Recent Examples of preserve
No more than 3% of its value can be diverted annually to the national budget, a rule intended to preserve the wealth for future generations.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
This long-term model can preserve dignity and help ensure that individuals remain engaged with their daily lives in meaningful ways.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 30 July 2025
A lot of people are looking to preserve it for a long time, to keep for memories.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
The board is fighting to preserve its designation as a community action agency, navigating foreclosure and cooperating with the Department of Administration's forensic audit.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
This long-term model can preserve dignity and help ensure that individuals remain engaged with their daily lives in meaningful ways.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 30 July 2025
A lot of people are looking to preserve it for a long time, to keep for memories.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
The board is fighting to preserve its designation as a community action agency, navigating foreclosure and cooperating with the Department of Administration's forensic audit.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserve
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There is probably no better example of a shortstop conserving his throwing arm than the one who left town Thursday night, Texas Rangers star Corey Seager.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Suggesting that extinction can be reversed through technology risks undermining the urgency of conserving existing species and ecosystems, critics say.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Their bravery and quick action undoubtedly saved many lives.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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At best, the new tax break means many seniors will save some money on taxes over four years.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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When the grid goes down, Base Power will protect customers’ homes from power outages.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Experts recommend proactive zoning regulations to manage data center growth and protect communities from potential negative impacts. Data centers, the physical hubs helping power the modern digital world, appear headed for Kentucky.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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