as in to conserve
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of preserve
Our nation’s flight path through time has rarely been without turbulence, but it’s always preserved primarily because of one thing — the people who call that flag their own.
—
Wes Koons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
The investment money is used to help create or preserve U.S. jobs.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Wash linen sheets every one to two weeks using a gentle cycle and cool to lukewarm water to preserve the fibers and prevent shrinkage.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Adaptations, like adding beans or red palm oil, are what make the dish feel, to me, both exciting and familiar, a way of preserving and advancing the past.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for preserve
Wes Koons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
The investment money is used to help create or preserve U.S. jobs.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Wash linen sheets every one to two weeks using a gentle cycle and cool to lukewarm water to preserve the fibers and prevent shrinkage.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Adaptations, like adding beans or red palm oil, are what make the dish feel, to me, both exciting and familiar, a way of preserving and advancing the past.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for preserve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserve
Verb
-
Health officials also recommend conserving energy, using environmentally friendly household and cleaning products, and running a portable air purifier or a central air conditioning system with the fresh air intake closed or set on recirculate.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
-
That said, the research found that wool garments conserved greater thermal comfort and minimized after-chill, the drop in body temperature athletes often experience during resting phases.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
4 June 2025
Verb
-
The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
-
Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
Verb
-
Molly saves the day, grabbing a teapot from a closet, where she’s been saving a secret stash of cash.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
-
On the plus side, Hershel finally perfected his knife-throwing just in time to save mom Maggie from becoming Grizzly Chow.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
8 June 2025
Verb
-
The Marines are tasked with protecting federal facilities and personnel, according to a statement from U.S. Northern Command, and will operate under Task Force 51—a contingency unit created to coordinate military support for domestic emergencies.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
-
Although these challenges are external and somewhat unavoidable, business leaders can better protect themselves, starting with ensuring their network connectivity is robust.—
Sander Barens,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share