as in preserving
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
the conserving of such national treasures as the flag that flew over Fort McHenry during its famous bombardment
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as in saving
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as in protecting
to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of
the need to conserve oil and other finite fossil fuels
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as in maintaining
to keep in good condition
conserve our national parks so that they may be enjoyed by future generations
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Recent Examples of conserving
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Patients may need to decide between breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy, consider reconstruction options, evaluate radiation recommendations, or determine whether endocrine therapy, chemotherapy or additional testing is appropriate.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
As countries, companies and nonprofit organizations around the world seek to protect land, conserving precious environmental resources and reducing the effects of climate change, the communities most likely to be displaced are the Indigenous people who have lived there for generations.
—Buket Altınçelep, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
The non-profit is dedicated to conserving the land around Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
Xeriscape gardening is all about conserving water and reducing landscape maintenance.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
Experts say this rare bloom helps draw attention to the efforts of conserving the corpse flower.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 8 June 2026
They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
The government has also raised duties to curb demand for gold, a move aimed at conserving foreign exchange reserves.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Verb
Vineyards and winemaking utilize sustainable practices, including protecting the adjacent Napa River, naturally managing pests by installing bird and owl boxes among the vines, maintaining healthy soil, and conserving water.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Patients may need to decide between breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy, consider reconstruction options, evaluate radiation recommendations, or determine whether endocrine therapy, chemotherapy or additional testing is appropriate.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
As countries, companies and nonprofit organizations around the world seek to protect land, conserving precious environmental resources and reducing the effects of climate change, the communities most likely to be displaced are the Indigenous people who have lived there for generations.
—Buket Altınçelep, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
The non-profit is dedicated to conserving the land around Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
Xeriscape gardening is all about conserving water and reducing landscape maintenance.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
Experts say this rare bloom helps draw attention to the efforts of conserving the corpse flower.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 8 June 2026
They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
The government has also raised duties to curb demand for gold, a move aimed at conserving foreign exchange reserves.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserving
Noun
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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
Adjective
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For more time-saving, clever kitchen tools at Amazon, keep reading.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Kids today are passionate about protecting the planet, and their eco-conscious habits can inspire families to make more sustainable choices.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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Instead, Tim Cook and his team are overhauling its pricing strategy to increase revenue from its more affluent users with the luxury iPhone Ultra foldable while protecting the core iPhone 18 Pro audience.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Simpson explained that maintaining her glossy image was emotionally challenging.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
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Statisticians call it an illusory correlation, maintaining that proponents perceive a predictive relationship when actually non exists.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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For Executive Chef Gary Caldwell, crafting this menu is an act of preservation.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Getty Images The Chicago Cubs have spent much of the last decade balancing modernization with preservation around one of baseball’s most recognizable landmarks.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Investigators are also looking at factors such as weight and balance, fuel, maintenance history and overall airworthiness as part of the probe, Graham said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Investigators are expected to examine the wreckage, maintenance history, and flight information to determine what led to the accident.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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“Conserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserving. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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