PRESERVING Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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adjective

as in conserving

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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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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

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Grid current passes through silicon carbide transistors that switch at high frequency before sending it through a small conventional transformer, preserving the essential electrical isolation between the grid and everything downstream. — Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 This evening, the 2026 Academy Museum Gala—a fundraiser to support the museum’s work in preserving and celebrating cinema—was heavy on the star power. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026 Despite the church’s efforts, male Catholic bishops whose identities have not been publicly revealed later ordained two of the women as bishops with the aim of preserving the line of succession from Jesus’ apostles to present-day bishops. — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Such an approach could help reduce the cost and complexity associated with modernization while preserving investments in existing platforms. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 Ashlynd Barker made the interception for Florida State, preserving what was then a 14-14 tie. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Above all, Robinson emphasized the importance of preserving shipwrecks as pieces of history. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 But now there is significant conflict over the management and direction of the Tom of Finland Foundation, which is based in Los Angeles and is devoted to preserving the legacy of the artist born Touko Laaksonen (1920–1991). — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The current owners bought it in 2005 and have spent the past two decades preserving the nearly 18,000-square-foot house and its 37 acres of gardens. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

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Noun

While horology businesses often maintain dedicated storefronts, mobile technicians remain vital to the preservation of these instruments.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
In August, the Supreme Court allowed construction to continue, finding that the preservation group likely lacked the right to sue based solely on its objections to the ballroom’s appearance.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 20 Oct. 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

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Verb

By the looks of it, not much of the budget is going to maintaining what should be the bright lights of college football in New England – the Rent.

— Eric Womack, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
The single-cell results provide a basis for further development toward larger electrolyzer systems, where reducing precious metal requirements and maintaining durability remain key goals.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

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