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
The decision lifts a lower-court order that had preserved humanitarian parole for more than 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Seeking to preserve buildings Four T-buildings remain standing on the Boca Raton campus at Florida Atlantic University.
—Michael Cook, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
Federal prosecutors argued Moore and Mansell knew the line was legal and sabotaged it anyway to preserve shark populations for their own commercial interests.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
But facing a Yankees team with its postseason berth clinched, Tampa Bay ace David Price was rocked and a series of New York relievers preserved a 7-0 lead through seven innings.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Seeking to preserve buildings Four T-buildings remain standing on the Boca Raton campus at Florida Atlantic University.
—Michael Cook, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
Federal prosecutors argued Moore and Mansell knew the line was legal and sabotaged it anyway to preserve shark populations for their own commercial interests.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
But facing a Yankees team with its postseason berth clinched, Tampa Bay ace David Price was rocked and a series of New York relievers preserved a 7-0 lead through seven innings.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserve
Verb
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The adults can survive for up to five months without food, remaining still to conserve their energy.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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The Nicaraguan native and engineer bought the land with the intent to conserve the tropical forest and its wildlife.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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Conclusion Federal investment in R&D has been instrumental in establishing and maintaining the United States’ technological and economic leadership.—
Natalie Madeira Cofield,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Playing in the first group, Wong birdied the second hole and made up for his lone mistake (a bogey on No. 3) with birdies at seven and 11 to maintain a slim lead.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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His defensive metrics rank among the worst out of all qualified third basemen, with -7 outs above average and -8 defensive runs saved.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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Both teams had their first two penalties saved, before Steaua eventually got themselves together to score two… which was enough because Barca missed all four of theirs.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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