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
Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
According to project materials, his approach focuses on preserving the relationship between the centuries-old timber structure and the surrounding natural landscape through the use of light, shadow, wood, and stone.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
The Players Alliance was founded a little over a year ago, with the mission of informing consumers about the inner workings of deals like the EA acquisition and preserving the gaming community.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
This historic hotel was built in 1924 and restored in 2005, preserving many of its original details.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
He is described by clients and peers as knowledgeable, ethical, and attentive, with a communication style that brings clarity to legal strategy while preserving the sophistication behind it.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 13 May 2026
To begin the process of recording, collecting, and preserving these documents was a gargantuan undertaking.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Think bruised nectarines, tomatoes that split in transit and blemished apples that are more suited to baking and preserving.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
We will not be intimidated or deterred from our mission of preserving an important lifeline for seniors and people with disabilities who cannot easily drive on their own.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 13 May 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
Gary Stern, who served as general counsel of the National Archives for twenty-six years, collaborated with five Administrations—from Bill Clinton’s to Joe Biden’s—on preserving and releasing Presidential records.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
According to project materials, his approach focuses on preserving the relationship between the centuries-old timber structure and the surrounding natural landscape through the use of light, shadow, wood, and stone.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
The Players Alliance was founded a little over a year ago, with the mission of informing consumers about the inner workings of deals like the EA acquisition and preserving the gaming community.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
This historic hotel was built in 1924 and restored in 2005, preserving many of its original details.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
He is described by clients and peers as knowledgeable, ethical, and attentive, with a communication style that brings clarity to legal strategy while preserving the sophistication behind it.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 13 May 2026
To begin the process of recording, collecting, and preserving these documents was a gargantuan undertaking.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Think bruised nectarines, tomatoes that split in transit and blemished apples that are more suited to baking and preserving.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
We will not be intimidated or deterred from our mission of preserving an important lifeline for seniors and people with disabilities who cannot easily drive on their own.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserving
Noun
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Still, the current legislative progress in California has to be heartening for the Stop Killing Games movement, which has seen its momentum in the UK stall a bit after a UK Parliament debate on game preservation last November.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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House and Senate budget negotiators managing environmental and agricultural issues approached the special session’s first deadline with funding gaps still outstanding in areas involving citrus research, land preservation and Everglades restoration.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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People are encouraged to prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking or riding a bicycle, taking lunch to work, avoiding drive-thru lanes, conserving energy, and keeping vehicles properly tuned.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Both groups’ standards include conserving water, wildlife and biodiversity as well as compliance with applicable forestry laws to keep ecosystems healthy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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However, Samsung's workers' union disputed the impact of the strikes, saying in a statement that previous production pauses had occurred for equipment inspection, maintenance and process adjustments.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The agency relies on reports from its road maintenance crews and roadkill app as well as an app from Colorado Parks and Wildlife to gather quarterly and annual reports for the state.—
The Summit Daily,
Denver Post,
18 May 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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Griswold's office is responsible for supervising Colorado's elections and maintaining the statewide file of voter registrations.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Kudos to the Exhale staff for maintaining the pristine atmosphere there.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Preserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserving. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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