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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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

Smaller firms can combine roles while preserving the spirit of these practices. — Dr. Timothy J. Giardino, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Boscia will be reimagined through the lens of modern dermatology while preserving the Japanese skin care philosophy, ingredients and rituals that have long defined its identity. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 In Maeda’s telling, this helps to treat the disease in a minimally invasive way, while preserving patients’ quality of life. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026 Frontier labs are already analyzing aggregate data on how people use these tools, in privacy-preserving ways, and have recently provided access to some third parties to analyze how models respond to mental health crises. — Ned Cooper, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026 On the day of the operation, Thompson called on Acting ICE Director David Venturella to investigate the collision, including by preserving evidence and cooperating with local authorities. — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026 Eizenkot has campaigned on restoring public trust in government, strengthening Israel’s security, and preserving its foundation as a Jewish democracy. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026 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 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

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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

Definition of saving

Verb

In many cases, states have had to step up, putting more resources into conserving the habitats and species within their borders, and ballot measures can help shape those decisions.

— Neel Dhanesha, Vox, 23 Oct. 2026
That's why customers are expected to continue conserving water.

— Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of conserving

Verb

Cooper has led wire-to-wire over Republican opponent Michael Whatley, maintaining wide polling and fundraising leads and forcing key GOP super PACs to pause spending in the race to focus elsewhere.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026
While not unprecedented for a robot, what makes this feat interesting is that the robot achieved this using its legs while maintaining balance.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

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