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
Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
This capability allows users to capture ultra-high-resolution video while preserving fine detail.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
This week, Leeds City Council approved the club’s plans to increase capacity to 53,000 seats, but one of the major problems the planners have to solve is preserving this iconic atmosphere.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Brick by brick, residents are preserving the church in their own ways by making pilgrimages to 400 East North Street.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
The enhanced coordination alternative would protect the two major reservoirs while preserving key natural, hydropower and recreation resources.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 10 Jan. 2026
More is at stake than preserving the singular beauty of the sawgrass prairies of Everglades National Park or cypress swamps of the Big Cypress National Preserve.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Preserving income, insurance and retirement Financial security also depends on preserving income and protecting loved ones.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Created during the prolific reign of Louis XIV, the Académie Française has played a significant role in shaping French culture, preserving and updating the country’s language, grammar and usage over time.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.
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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.
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Beyond preserving texture, flash freezing adds a level of convenience that can't be overstated.
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Explore the relics of the neighborhood that raised the brothers who penned and composed the Black National Anthem, or celebrate the preservation of African heritage at the annual Gullah Geechee Festival.—
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The San Diego Planning Commission unanimously approved Thursday a proposal to accelerate homebuilding in the city by softening historic preservation rules.—
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This allows robots to use power for thrust when needed and deploy wings to glide when conserving battery.—
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The highway department will strategically apply salt to intersections, hills, bridges and curbs in subdivisions, but aim for conserving on other stretches of subdivision roads.—
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Mayor Bass also secured 17 positions for supply and maintenance staffing, including heavy-duty mechanics, mechanic helpers, tire repairers, maintenance laborers, toolroom workers, truck operators and more.—
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The seller is responsible for all closing costs, property taxes and maintenance.—
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The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.—
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In the East Bay, this group brings together community organizations, public agencies and volunteers with the goal of maintaining a healthy, vibrant Oakland.—
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According to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections policy, maintaining good personal hygiene, a clean living area and a positive attitude toward staff and other inmates, helps the prisoner advance to a new level.—
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“Preserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserving. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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