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as in preservation
the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state
everyone has a duty to aid in the conservation of our nation's wilderness areas
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as in maintenance
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
the conservation of the nation's monuments and memorials
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Recent Examples of conservation
In addition to her fashion business, Doble serves as an ambassador for Project Zero, leading initiatives focused on coral reef conservation and sustainable fashion practices.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Officials described the sighting as rare and an encouraging sign for local marine conservation efforts, including the projects promoting seagrass growth, a key food source for dugongs.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Enjoy educational, animal-centric exhibits and experiences—including conservation programs in support of the California condor and the island fox—across 30 stunning seaside acres.
—AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
The fight for conservation is important to preserve the historic natural wonders for indigenous people today.
—Maya Duclay, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Officials described the sighting as rare and an encouraging sign for local marine conservation efforts, including the projects promoting seagrass growth, a key food source for dugongs.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Enjoy educational, animal-centric exhibits and experiences—including conservation programs in support of the California condor and the island fox—across 30 stunning seaside acres.
—AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
The fight for conservation is important to preserve the historic natural wonders for indigenous people today.
—Maya Duclay, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservation
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Beach preservation is another concern, one that the resort is mindfully addressing.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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But for retirees focused on capital preservation, diversification, and peace of mind, the extra cost may be worth it.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Under the Biden administration, DHS issued a new final rule in 2022 that restored the pre-2019 standard, limiting public-charge consideration to cash benefits for income maintenance and long-term care, and excluding most non-cash programs.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Preliminary information indicates the flight was not delayed, and no immediate maintenance work was performed before takeoff, officials said.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.—
Annie Chestnut Tutor,
Boston Herald,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Conservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservation. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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