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
Dale, now 45, believes urban thorn forests, which can mature in just 10 years, provide climate benefits that will blossom for decades: providing shade, preserving water, reducing erosion, and soaking up stormwater.
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Laura Mallonee, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
Unlike European producers who moved toward clonal selection—using genetically identical cuttings to plant vineyards—Argentine growers continued using traditional massal selection, preserving a broader range of genetic material.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 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
Glenn Roberts is the Founder of Anson Mills, based in Columbia, South Carolina, which focuses on offering and preserving heirloom grains.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
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Laura Mallonee, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
Unlike European producers who moved toward clonal selection—using genetically identical cuttings to plant vineyards—Argentine growers continued using traditional massal selection, preserving a broader range of genetic material.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 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
Glenn Roberts is the Founder of Anson Mills, based in Columbia, South Carolina, which focuses on offering and preserving heirloom grains.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserve
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By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Add compost, pine bark, or pine straw about 1 to 2 inches deep to conserve moisture and slow down weeds.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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This substantial commitment reflects the scale of investment required to maintain competitive positioning in the rapidly evolving AI infrastructure market.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Illness prevented Howe from being in the dugout, but his team maintained its finely tuned pressing and relentless counter-pressing in his absence.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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California family discusses ongoing legal and political battle to 'save girls' sports' as issue heats up Taylor and Ryan Starling of Riverside, California discussed their ongoing lawsuit over trans inclusion in girls' sports, speaking at the state capital and all the fallout that has come with it.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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If projections around the tariffs’ impact are correct, then getting some shopping done now could save you time and money later.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday night approved a bill that its supporters maintain would protect Arkansans from religious discrimination and its opponents counter targets LGBTQ+ people.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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