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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

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preserving

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adjective

as in conserving

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preserving

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verb

present participle of preserve
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
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
The Living New Deal -- a nonprofit and non-partisan organization dedicated to preserving the history of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's series of economic, social and political reforms -- is raising concerns about the race. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 The state should lead the next chapter of hemp policy by encouraging federal lawmakers to strengthen national standards while preserving successful state regulatory systems, particularly the one Connecticut has already demonstrated can work. — John R. Gordon, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026 In Pittsburgh, where affordability increasingly depends not only on building new homes but also on preserving existing ones, roof repair and building maintenance are part of the larger infrastructure conversation. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Supporters of the measure say the tax is critical to preserving transit in the region and without it, transit agencies would close stations and cut service. — Grace Hase, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 Can the information be responsibly anonymized or aggregated while preserving its business value? — Shea Murtaugh, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The goal is preserving bone density, muscle and metabolic health with age. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 This event allows the public to enjoy kayaking waters normally closed to boating, while simultaneously aiding in preserving the lagoon habitat by removing trash. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 High schools should begin with phone-free classes while preserving access during lunch and passing periods. — Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserving
  1. preservation
  2. saving
  3. conserving
  4. maintenance
  5. maintaining
Noun
  • Local eco-systems have been respected; a plant nursery on site ensures the development and growth of local species and the preservation of the existing flora and fauna.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The declaration provided there was an acute need for additional barriers and roads, waiving a list of environmental, historic-preservation laws to accelerate the construction timeline.
    — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of preservation
Adjective
  • It can be stripped through re-saving or format conversion, which is why the two systems are meant to complement each other.
    — Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Less saving and more investment mean more competitive bidding for funds and therefore higher interest rates.
    — Kenneth S. Rogoff, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of saving
Verb
  • The hotel’s environmental commitment includes conserving resources through their rainwater collection irrigation system as well as water flow restrictors installed in all showers, toilets, and sinks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Ayala Land is shoring up funds and conserving capital amid a weakness in the residential property market as the ongoing Iran war has tempered consumer spending and slowed economic growth.
    — Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of conserving
Noun
  • While providing everything from gardening to lighting to appliances to tools and materials needed for general home maintenance, the real drivers for Home Depot are renovations and new home construction.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
  • By skipping the post-shakedown maintenance, Massachusetts can focus on starting its operational career.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of maintenance
Verb
  • The president’s statement comes after Vice President JD Vance said last week that the administration has two goals in the war, including maintaining the flow of oil and gas from Gulf countries.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Israel’s current government and much of its political class view the West Bank as the biblical and historical homeland of the Jewish people and see the settlements as key to maintaining security.
    — Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
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