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
But as Mecklenburg County’s sprawl creeps its way into Union County, leaders are looking for ways to preserve the area’s rural feel the farmland that supports it.
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Where necessary, chassis are replaced with galvanized versions, and body panels are preserved or remade to original quality.
—Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Investigators had carefully preserved the evidence from Aime’s case, and forensic investigators were able to analyze that evidence to select the portions that seemed most likely to have usable DNA samples, Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
When the prompts did not include such language, the risk of the model engaging in scheming or sabotage to preserve itself dropped to almost nothing, the Google DeepMind team found.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Where necessary, chassis are replaced with galvanized versions, and body panels are preserved or remade to original quality.
—Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Investigators had carefully preserved the evidence from Aime’s case, and forensic investigators were able to analyze that evidence to select the portions that seemed most likely to have usable DNA samples, Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
When the prompts did not include such language, the risk of the model engaging in scheming or sabotage to preserve itself dropped to almost nothing, the Google DeepMind team found.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserve
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) last week released a list of energy-conserving measures for consumers, including working from home, driving more slowly and carpooling.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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People spend more time indoors away from the Sun, and efforts to conserve energy have narrowed the spectrum of indoor lighting, eliminating many red and near-infrared wavelengths.—
Lynne Peeples,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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Eligibility for the state’s Medicaid expansion already maintains a yearly income cap for an individual at approximately $22,000.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Observer maintains full editorial control of its journalism.—
Ryan Oehrli
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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As gas prices continue to climb across the Bay Area, lawmakers are considering a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax, an idea that could save drivers about 18 cents per gallon.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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King had saved this view, and their first decent cup of coffee, for the end of the course.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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To protect yourself, property owners can sign up for notifications about any new documents filed for their property in the city's Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS).—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Go to the Strait and just take it, protect it.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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