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
In founding Turner Classic Movies in 1994, Ted ensured that great films and the history of cinema would be preserved and celebrated.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 May 2026
All of these elements help to preserve the youthful functioning of the skin, which helps tattoos look sharper and more colorful for longer.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
Jerusalem is also seeking guarantees that any future deal preserves military leverage and freedom of action if Iran violates its commitments.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
People are curious about how films are preserved and brought back to life.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 May 2026
All of these elements help to preserve the youthful functioning of the skin, which helps tattoos look sharper and more colorful for longer.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
Jerusalem is also seeking guarantees that any future deal preserves military leverage and freedom of action if Iran violates its commitments.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
People are curious about how films are preserved and brought back to life.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserve
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So jockeys must try to gain space by running at or near the lead while conserving enough energy to make a closing push — and this suits some horses’ styles better than others.—
Peter Keating,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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California Botanic Garden is the largest dedicated exclusively to the state’s native plants and works to conserve native and rare species.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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This is basically every aerophobic flier’s worst nightmare, and Harlin does a solid job of maintaining the fear factor and shock right up to the moment of Rich’s decision to dump fuel and ditch, since the nearest airport, Guam, is out of range.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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The actors — who first bonded while filming their 1995 rom-com, Two Much — have maintained a famously close relationship despite no longer being married.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even accelerating a college degree to three years from four, can save students $100,000 dollars or more at many schools.—
Matthew G. Andersson,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Making the lives of Idahoans affordable, fixing healthcare, helping farmers produce affordable food and still make a living, saving our public lands and national forest for future generations, and making sure vets, servicemen and women and seniors are not used as pawns in political games.—
Kevin Fixler
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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Even without federal limits on chemicals like PFAS, states have the authority to protect public health and the environment.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Doing so, officials say, helps protect not only those rolling up their sleeves but those who cannot get vaccinated, such as the very youngest children.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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