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 maintaining
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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as in conserving
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Recent Examples of preserving
Annie Chestnut Tutor, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Key priorities include preserving existing structures and materials for sustainability and innovation while maintaining a vision for diverse housing options.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
There is a thread about the merits of preserving memory, but it’s introduced a little too late and too flimsily to justify all that came before it.
—Lindsey Bahr, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The challenge is preserving familial relationships while protecting parents’ and grandparents’ financial security, but it can be accomplished with clear communication and goals, experts said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Sure, being an artist is about having and preserving a vision.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
The defense attorneys also argue Hecox still has an interest in preserving the lower court decision to keep open the option of playing women’s sports.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
In place of men, Ukraine has increasingly used machines to fend off Russian assaults, preserving the lives of its soldiers and civilians.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Storing delicate antiques properly is key to protecting and preserving them.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.
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The morning kicked off behind the Rose Creek Cottage and was one of many activities hosted by Friends of Rose Creek, an organization aimed at preserving the natural habitat and connecting community members.
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The Chickasaw neighborhood in west Louisville has been solidified as a historic preservation district.—
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The discovery has already inspired preservation efforts.—
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While the app is available and encouraged year-round, the week was a spotlight on the importance of joint effort when conserving the environment, Zirk said.—
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This process protects trees by conserving water and nutrients through the winter months and preventing frost damage.—
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And in Georgia, aggressive roll maintenance and steady Republican registration drives have helped the GOP blunt Democrats’ earlier gains and remain competitive in statewide contests.—
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But even skin and scalp maintenance gets simpler since our bodies are super generative and do a lot of the work for us.—
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Then, a mounting body of scientific evidence suggested that occasional burning is key to maintaining a healthy ecosystem in the park, leading park officials to implement a system of preventative burning.—
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The remakes will prioritize contemporary storytelling, elevated production values and fresh creative voices while maintaining the raw energy of the originals.—
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The couple plans to spend their lottery prize by donating a portion, setting some money aside for their grandchildren and saving whatever is left.—
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Great for saving space and ditching questionable hotel mini toiletries.—
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“Preserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserving. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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