as in preservation
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 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
Michael De Nil, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
How Treatment Types Affect Secondary Cancer Risk The study focused on women who received breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy as their first treatment.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Agroforestry involves planting or conserving shade trees in and around coffee plots to maintain the tree canopy.
—Paul Mwebaze, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
The team used advanced 400 Wh/kg lithium battery pouches, conserving weight and space while maintaining energy density.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Adler published a paper in 2024 that argued the Endangered Species Act has been largely ineffective at conserving species, mainly due to the private land problem.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
Get your steps in Another tip that’s both healthy and conserving is taking the stairs rather than the elevator, Howett said.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
In 1980, voters overwhelmingly chose Reagan’s sunny optimism over Carter’s gloomy warnings about cutting back and conserving.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
By extending sensor reach while conserving power, technologies like Wi-Fi HaLow can help broaden access to real-time environmental data, especially in areas where traditional networks fall short.
—Michael De Nil, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
How Treatment Types Affect Secondary Cancer Risk The study focused on women who received breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy as their first treatment.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Agroforestry involves planting or conserving shade trees in and around coffee plots to maintain the tree canopy.
—Paul Mwebaze, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
The team used advanced 400 Wh/kg lithium battery pouches, conserving weight and space while maintaining energy density.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Adler published a paper in 2024 that argued the Endangered Species Act has been largely ineffective at conserving species, mainly due to the private land problem.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
Get your steps in Another tip that’s both healthy and conserving is taking the stairs rather than the elevator, Howett said.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
In 1980, voters overwhelmingly chose Reagan’s sunny optimism over Carter’s gloomy warnings about cutting back and conserving.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserving
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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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While many executives are pausing on big hires or deferring large projects, Dave Anderson, Founder of TSC Security, argues that protecting your company’s digital assets should not be placed on the back burner.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Indiana University is the worst public university in the country for fostering and protecting free speech on campus, according to a national First Amendment organization that ranks universities annually.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Best known for its $48 Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, the brand has swiftly become a Gen Alpha favorite all while maintaining the loyalty of its longtime Gen Z and Millennial fan bases.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The nonprofit is a neutral, global collaboration platform for developing and maintaining its own standards, such as DPP.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Individual states and big cities will continue to shape their own policies to balance immigrant communities and navigate the tension between cultural assimilation and the preservation of American 'heritage'.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The project was overseen by Miami architectural firm MC Harry Associates in collaboration with preservation architect Richard Heisenbottle.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Immediate gratification often outweighs long-term goals, creating a constant tension between saving and spending.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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What began as a school assignment has evolved into a potential life-saving tool for explosive ordnance disposal teams across the Defense Department.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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If your home doesn't have hard water, then it's recommended to clean your shower head every 2 to 3 months for general maintenance and safe hygeine.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Denver Broncos have agreed to provide Denver Water with three parcels to place the parts of its campus that housed its operations and maintenance, distribution, trades, fleet, meter shop, warehouse and a health clinic.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Conserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserving. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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