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 law requires filing a notice of claim to preserve any rights a person may have against a municipality or an employee acting in their official capacity, according to the law.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Emanuele Marchesini’s Obsession Emanuele Marchesini is a young Italian winemaker who is dedicated to preserving fresh grapes for the sake of science and art.
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The Supreme Court recently ruled to preserve access to medication abortions, but such access continues to change.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 19 May 2025
Teams have begun shutting off certain instruments on the probes to preserve power.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Emanuele Marchesini’s Obsession Emanuele Marchesini is a young Italian winemaker who is dedicated to preserving fresh grapes for the sake of science and art.
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The Supreme Court recently ruled to preserve access to medication abortions, but such access continues to change.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 19 May 2025
Teams have begun shutting off certain instruments on the probes to preserve power.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserve
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In Dubai, a hotel uses AI to dynamically adjust water pressure and temperature in real time, conserving millions of liters annually.—
Dan Drogman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The radioisotope power generators that keep them running gradually weaken each year, forcing NASA to recently shut down instruments and heaters to conserve energy in order to push the spacecrafts' systems beyond their limits.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
15 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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Trim trees and shrubs to give your lawn adequate sunlight, maintain a fertilization program, and water regularly and deeply.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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To say that is an insult to the years of painful work my wife has done to save herself.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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America’s millionaires are now mostly on the coasts, in states with expensive real estate and high income jobs that generate more possibilities to save and invest.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
16 May 2025
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The emergency fund is meant to protect you against a job loss, health crisis, car breakdown or major household repair.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Gmail Account Attack Defense Step Three — Use A Passkey This one really should be a non-brainer: stop using passwords and switch to a passkey to protect your Gmail account.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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