How to Use preserve in a Sentence

preserve

1 of 2 verb
  • The peaches are preserved in syrup.
  • Salt can be used to preserve meat.
  • The fossil was well preserved.
  • They are fighting to preserve their rights as citizens.
  • These laws are intended to help preserve our natural resources.
  • So our first job was to preserve it.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The good bits have all been preserved.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
  • While wool items can be ironed, they are best preserved when steamed.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
  • But the Spurs made four straight free throws to preserve the win.
    — Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Leave the skin to preserve its fiber content.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Both modes are intended to help preserve the shape of the shoes.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
  • To preserve the region’s salmon, more sea lions must go.
    — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The goal is not just to grow wealth, but to preserve it through all market cycles.
    — Michael A. Scarpati, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Keep these foods and drinks on ice to preserve their freshness and flavor for months longer.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
  • The marking is now preserved behind glass.
    — Thomas Page McBee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • That trust is preserved or lost in the months following a merger.
    — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • This path strengthens Gary Works and preserves jobs.
    — Tara Molina, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • At the same time, the new layout preserves a sense of discovery.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • It's been enjoyed for centuries as a way to preserve ripe or overripe fruit.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The core of the building will be preserved, and the outside is getting a makeover.
    — Chase Jordan may 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
  • Leipold said, answering a question about a way to preserve clock late.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
  • That could help preserve a low-cost option for travelers.
    — Allie Canal, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
  • In fact, diseased parts should be removed quickly to preserve the health of the rest of your plant.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
  • This would not be protecting it nor preserving it.
    — Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
  • But no other options will preserve your margins now.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Nine others were detached but preserved.
    — Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Snap will charge users for preserving more than 5GB’s worth.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
  • In the bathrooms, signs advise guests to preserve their towels.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Skin impressions from several parts of its body have been preserved in the rock.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Malden Catholic killed off a late penalty, and some 6-on-4 play, to preserve the lead.
    — Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026

preserve

2 of 2 noun
  • The military was once an all-male preserve.
  • Game preserves allow only carefully controlled hunting and fishing.
  • When the lot is full, the preserve is full.
    — Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
  • Meet in the parking lot at the preserve.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The preserve is famous for its swamps and wet prairies.
    — Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
  • What about water and preserves, in case the war drags on?
    — Neringa Klumbytė, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
  • The pineapple preserves still have bits of fruit.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
  • There are about two miles of trails in the 46-acre preserve.
    — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2025
  • There are about two miles of trails in the 46-acre preserve.
    — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
  • The preserve will feature ten miles of trails.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 7 May 2026
  • If the glaze is not thick enough, stir in more apricot preserves.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. 2023
  • The fires will be lit in the mornings in closed areas of the preserve.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Begin on the trail on the eastern side of the preserve that heads north.
    — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2025
  • Just be sure to thaw before topping with preserves and fresh fruit.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Hit up every wildlife preserve and keep track with this poster checklist.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 19 Aug. 2020
  • Southerners like to use these thick-skinned grapes for preserves and wines.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Thaw and top with preserves and fruit before serving.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The closest trails are clustered on the preserve’s west (near) side.
    — Chris Malloy, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Think of hyaluronic acid as a serum that helps your skin preserve moisture—the good kind.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 22 Nov. 2022
  • The preserve also offers tours for small groups.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Heat and stir over medium until preserves melt.
    — Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The preserve is home to wild cats, anteaters, armadillos, and sloths.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
  • That’s less than its sweet cousins, jam, jelly, preserves, maple syrup, and honey.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
  • While the chicken is cooking, place the preserves in a small saucepan or skillet.
    — Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
  • For years this was the preserve of pensions and insurers.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
  • Fill them with your favorite fresh spring jams or preserves, like strawberry or rhubarb.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
  • For years, too-long trousers that bunch up over shoelaces have been the preserve of men who don’t give two hoots about fashion.
    — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, WSJ, 6 Jan. 2023
  • The preserve spans almost two miles and is about 1,000 acres.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • That will create more mud flats, but also leave more of the Audubon preserve as dry land.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
  • Here indeed was a dense speck of wilderness under preserve.
    — John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026

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