Synonyms of preserving

preserving 1 of 3

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preservation
• maintenance
• keep
• conservation
• conserving
• upkeep
• sustaining
• care and feeding
• support
• sustentation
• conservancy
• protection
• safeguarding
• guarding
• defense
• custody
• guardianship
• safekeeping
• care

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• disregard
• neglect
• negligence
• destruction
• harm
• damage
• injury
• demolition
• ruin
• inattention
• hurt
• dereliction
• ruination

preserving

2 of 3

adjective

as in conserving

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conserving
• saving
• economical
• sparing
• thrifty
• frugal
• provident
• economizing
• prudent
• scrimping
• foresighted
• forehanded
• pinching
• penny-wise
• foresightful
• parsimonious
• spare
• miserly
• stingy
• penurious
• tightfisted
• cheap
• niggardly
• stinting
• close
• closefisted
• penny-pinching
• tight
• mean
• niggard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wasteful
• profligate
• spendthrift
• prodigal
• squandering
• unthrifty
• generous
• improvident
• liberal
• bountiful
• charitable
• unselfish
• shortsighted
• munificent
• thriftless
• unsparing
• lavish
• extravagant
• indulgent
• openhanded
• freehanded

preserving

3 of 3

verb

present participle of preserve

as in maintaining

to keep in good condition

vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conserving
• maintaining
• saving
• protecting
• defending
• restoring
• safeguarding
• sustaining
• rebuilding
• guarding
• keeping up
• managing
• servicing
• supporting
• reconstructing
• rehabilitating
• shielding
• curing
• healing
• remedying
• husbanding
• fixing
• screening
• caring (for)
• patching
• rejuvenating
• mending

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• neglecting
• disregarding
• destroying
• breaking
• hurting
• damaging
• impairing
• injuring
• wrecking
• ruining
• harming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preserving

Verb

A day—or week—of being surrounded by flowering, textural plants while doing good for the future by preserving the past provides lasting benefits and more fragrant spaces for all. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025

Show Them Some Love Regular maintenance, including cleaning, is key for preserving your collection. —Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025

By preserving the full spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes, solventless concentrates offer a richer flavor and potentially more robust effects. —Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025

Turkey has emerged as a key broker in the Black Sea region, preserving relations with both Ukraine and Russia. —Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025

The investment in preserving civilization is worth it, even though estimates of costs vary. —Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025

As part of our commitment to preserving the natural beauty of this area, a stunning wildlife sculpture will soon greet residents and visitors at the entrance, symbolizing the harmony between the community and its scenic surroundings. —Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025

In this scenario, the most likely outcome would involve Punk pinning Seth Rollins, providing a decisive conclusion to their ongoing feud with a clear pinfall victory, while strategically preserving Roman Reigns' aura of dominance and mystique by avoiding a direct pinfall loss to Punk. —David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025

To combat these effects, conservation efforts, sustainable agriculture, and global restoration initiatives are essential to preserving forests as pillars of climate resilience and food sustainability. —Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025