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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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

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The Charlotte branch of the American Institute of Architects reached out to Digital Realty to work with the developer on preserving the facade. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026 By then, missing context is far more expensive than preserving it would have been. — Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Achieving Modernity Without Losing Humanity Another consideration for Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer was how to modernize aspects of its legal operations while preserving the personal service that has been important to its practice. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 The film imagines a colorful, family-friendly realm concealed just under the surface of video games themselves, populated by a covert guild of guardians tasked with keeping each title operating and preserving every player’s journey. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 But Tiley conceded that preserving affordability remains a significant priority. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026 In another study published this year, researchers used a DMPU/ethylene glycol-potassium hydroxide system to completely convert PET in polyester/cotton blends at 70 degrees Celsius in 30 minutes, recovering TPA while preserving the cotton component. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 Roku offers a considerably larger distribution platform while also preserving the free-access strategy the league pursued with Victory+. — Asli Pelit, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The exhibition is presented at Westwood Contemporary in collaboration with The Wende Museum, a Los Angeles institution focused on preserving and interpreting Cold War history and its continuing relevance. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The country is more vulnerable to an oil slump than many other producers, making its defense of prices and preservation of OPEC’s relevance a priority.

— Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026
The property now has a preservation easement on it, which requires the owner to maintain the historic property.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 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

As one of the world’s leading manta ray research organizations, The Manta Trust is dedicated to educating and conserving habitats for these majestic creatures.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Colorado has been dealing with significant drought conditions this year, and conserving water is proving challenging.

— Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of conserving

Verb

The few remaining workers maintaining the plant, however, received those benefits upon ratification.

— Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Icelandic voters rejected the measure amid widespread concern over maintaining control over fishing rights, a backbone of the country’s economy.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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