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
Fitch, driven to preserve the friendship and her memories, spent years building a one-third-scale replica of Yo’s house, a process documented in the film YO (Love Is a Rebellious Bird), directed by Fitch and Banker White.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
In each of those situations, a small group of individuals must defend something worth preserving.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Silos closed after the ownership of Stratus, another climbing facility in Norman, had assumed operations in 2023 with the intention of preserving the historic space.
—Jeff Elkins, Oklahoman, 11 Feb. 2026
Lake initially preserved service in only four languages (Mandarin, Dari, Pashto, and Farsi) but later added a few more, including Korean and Kurdish.
—The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
In each of those situations, a small group of individuals must defend something worth preserving.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Silos closed after the ownership of Stratus, another climbing facility in Norman, had assumed operations in 2023 with the intention of preserving the historic space.
—Jeff Elkins, Oklahoman, 11 Feb. 2026
Lake initially preserved service in only four languages (Mandarin, Dari, Pashto, and Farsi) but later added a few more, including Korean and Kurdish.
—The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserve
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Langston said the restrained approach reflects a runoff strategy, conserving money until the two-man runoff.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In efforts to conserve energy during the summer, Congress passed this bill so people can take advantage of the most daylight possible.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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Members of the final 18-person jury panel will be allowed to maintain their normal social media use throughout the trial.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Authorities stressed that the game sites — located in Lombardy on the Swiss border, Cortina d’Ampezzo in Veneto and Val di Fiemme in Trentino — remain safe, well-maintained and closely monitored.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Did Manchester City just save the title race?—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Dave Coulier credited early cancer detection with saving his life – twice.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Ratcliffe’s comments align with the arguments made by Britain’s right-wing populist Reform UK party, which ties its anti-immigrant message to protecting the country.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Medical workers sympathetic to the uprising, meanwhile, have also changed the names and injuries listed on some patients’ medical charts, to protect their identities from authorities.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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