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
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as in conserving
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as in maintaining
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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Recent Examples of preserving
Annie Chestnut Tutor, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
Benjamin MacK-Jackson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Given the importance of preserving relations with the FCC, which has a say over a range of local station matters and must approve any mergers involving the transfer of broadcast licenses, LeGeyt has deliberately avoided a direct clash with his Washington counterpart.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
As a true freshman, Jeffery, 5 feet 11 and 195 pounds, saw action in four games on special teams and regular offense, preserving his redshirt status, as the Fighting Irish made it to the national championship game, losing to Ohio State.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Fifteen other states, including Iowa and Missouri, filed a brief emphasizing the importance of preserving access to affordable glyphosate.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
There, Martínez studied the practices of preserving, fermentation and foraging.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The geological conditions there may have aided in preserving the fossil record, Rowan said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Powell's decision to remain as a Fed governor underlines his commitment to preserving the central bank's independence, noted Bankrate financial analyst Stephen Kates.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
This makes cork a very durable, almost waterproof material that does an excellent job of preserving wine.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.
—Annie Chestnut Tutor, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
From New York’s East Village to Seattle’s oldest neighborhood and New Orleans’ eclectic Bywater community, meet the vintage retailers aren’t just selling clothes—they’re preserving culture, telling stories, and encouraging consumers to slow down and value garments that were made to last.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
His work focuses on preserving stories of war and conflict, past and present.
—Benjamin MacK-Jackson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Given the importance of preserving relations with the FCC, which has a say over a range of local station matters and must approve any mergers involving the transfer of broadcast licenses, LeGeyt has deliberately avoided a direct clash with his Washington counterpart.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
As a true freshman, Jeffery, 5 feet 11 and 195 pounds, saw action in four games on special teams and regular offense, preserving his redshirt status, as the Fighting Irish made it to the national championship game, losing to Ohio State.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Fifteen other states, including Iowa and Missouri, filed a brief emphasizing the importance of preserving access to affordable glyphosate.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
There, Martínez studied the practices of preserving, fermentation and foraging.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The geological conditions there may have aided in preserving the fossil record, Rowan said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Powell's decision to remain as a Fed governor underlines his commitment to preserving the central bank's independence, noted Bankrate financial analyst Stephen Kates.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
This makes cork a very durable, almost waterproof material that does an excellent job of preserving wine.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserving
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The projects cover diverse artistic traditions and conservation needs, ranging from fragile works on paper to grand paintings and objects requiring advanced preservation techniques.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort The preservation of its historic garden is of prime concern at Jnane Rumi, as is a dedicated approach to social sustainability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Beyond that, the responsibility passed to Sonoma Water, which is a lot more interested in conserving water for the use of cities and farms.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The mix seemed appropriate to higher education, which, after all, dedicates itself both to the very traditional act of conserving knowledge and to producing and disseminating fresh discoveries.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Your athletic endeavors are now about maintenance, not milestones.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Preventive routines, accessible wellness products, and home solutions that reduce ongoing maintenance may help pet owners monitor potential issues earlier while potentially supporting more manageable costs.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The office also handles business registrations, oversees the state archives and runs a potpourri of other state programs, like commissioning notaries public and maintaining a registry for advance care directives.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Preserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserving. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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