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 maintaining
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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as in conserving
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Recent Examples of preserving
Annie Chestnut Tutor, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Surgically removing them along with tumors may weaken treatment, while preserving them could supercharge it.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
Another reader enjoys preserving a traditional family recipe.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
That includes September’s Aloha Festivals, celebrating Hawaiian traditions, and the annual Kāhuli Festival at the Bishop Museum in October, a unique family-friendly event spotlighting the vital role of Hawaiian land snails in preserving biodiversity.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Anonymize Sensitive Fields Thoughtful preprocessing—like anonymizing sensitive fields while preserving utility—boosts AI fairness and safety.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This process is especially good at preserving the exoskeletons of small creatures in incredible detail.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Beyond sustainability, this ritual is reminiscent of ancient customs of preserving food to carry communities through winter.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
Naturally, says Taylor Leduc, there’s tension between ensuring economic growth and preserving cultural heritage.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.
—Annie Chestnut Tutor, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Trump also made modest gains among white women, though white men continued to back him more strongly, preserving the longstanding gender imbalance.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Surgically removing them along with tumors may weaken treatment, while preserving them could supercharge it.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
Another reader enjoys preserving a traditional family recipe.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
That includes September’s Aloha Festivals, celebrating Hawaiian traditions, and the annual Kāhuli Festival at the Bishop Museum in October, a unique family-friendly event spotlighting the vital role of Hawaiian land snails in preserving biodiversity.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Anonymize Sensitive Fields Thoughtful preprocessing—like anonymizing sensitive fields while preserving utility—boosts AI fairness and safety.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This process is especially good at preserving the exoskeletons of small creatures in incredible detail.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Beyond sustainability, this ritual is reminiscent of ancient customs of preserving food to carry communities through winter.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
Naturally, says Taylor Leduc, there’s tension between ensuring economic growth and preserving cultural heritage.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserving
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The gardens bloom seasonally against the backdrop of the Alps, and the park—including a pond, historic fountains, and mature trees—is largely protected under Swiss preservation rules, so the setting will stay just as peaceful for years to come.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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The technique revealed details difficult to see in visible light alone, like areas of soft tissue preservation, the condition of the limestone in which the fossils were preserved, and the thickness of the hollow walls of the bones.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sure, there are certain benefits to hanging your sweaters—conserving drawer and shelf space, easy access, and the ability to better assess your inventory, to name a few.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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By extending sensor reach while conserving power, technologies like Wi-Fi HaLow can help broaden access to real-time environmental data, especially in areas where traditional networks fall short.—
Michael De Nil,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Companies looking to make an immediate impact should prioritize retrofittable filtration upgrades, consistent filter maintenance and clearer communication to consumers.—
Anan Bishara,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Verdagy’s single-cell architecture also upends conventional maintenance cycles.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This kind of continuous monitoring is critical for developing and maintaining climate models.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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For many companies, the greatest challenge isn't significant changes themselves, but weathering several simultaneously while maintaining business as usual.—
James Manto,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Dan Gilroy Emmy-winning Andor writer Dan Gilroy penned an op-ed for Deadline in support of Kimmel while also saving some empathy for his Disney bosses.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
20 Sep. 2025
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Her longtime love for the odd kitchen tool wasn’t just about taste, but saving time, energy, and cleanup.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Preserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserving. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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