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 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
The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Governments in the region are scrambling to adjust — tallying oil reserves, conserving energy, competing for supplies and trying to blunt prices.
—Anton L. Delgado, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Governments in the region are scrambling to adjust — tallying oil reserves, conserving energy, competing for supplies and trying to blunt prices.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Descaling a washing machine regularly removes mineral buildup, improving cleaning results, extending the machine’s lifespan, and conserving energy.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
History finally catches up to the present in The Secret Agent’s final scene, when one of the women tasked with conserving Armando’s testimonies tracks down his now-adult son, Fernando (also played by Moura), to learn more about his family history.
—Michael Snyder, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Groundcovers also help the garden by shading the soil, conserving moisture, and preventing erosion.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
For residents of Denver, there's a fine balance between keeping trees and plants alive through the dry winter conditions Colorado has experienced this year, and conserving water.
—March 9, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2026
Or is this elite, dominant version of Draymond merely lying dormant, conserving energy until the playoffs arrive, just waiting to be unleashed fully?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
As with her earlier work, ecotourism will be a crucial component of conserving these feral swamplands and dry tropical forests at the heart of South America.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Governments in the region are scrambling to adjust — tallying oil reserves, conserving energy, competing for supplies and trying to blunt prices.
—Anton L. Delgado, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Governments in the region are scrambling to adjust — tallying oil reserves, conserving energy, competing for supplies and trying to blunt prices.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Descaling a washing machine regularly removes mineral buildup, improving cleaning results, extending the machine’s lifespan, and conserving energy.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
History finally catches up to the present in The Secret Agent’s final scene, when one of the women tasked with conserving Armando’s testimonies tracks down his now-adult son, Fernando (also played by Moura), to learn more about his family history.
—Michael Snyder, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Groundcovers also help the garden by shading the soil, conserving moisture, and preventing erosion.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
For residents of Denver, there's a fine balance between keeping trees and plants alive through the dry winter conditions Colorado has experienced this year, and conserving water.
—March 9, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2026
Or is this elite, dominant version of Draymond merely lying dormant, conserving energy until the playoffs arrive, just waiting to be unleashed fully?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 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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The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The bill aligns forest practices with the state’s 30×30 goals for environmental protection and reducing climate risk by protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030.—
Evan Mills,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Jones was federally charged in 2022 with agreeing to take bribes from a red-light camera company executive in exchange for protecting the company from adverse legislation in Springfield.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Attendees will have the opportunity to get expert gardening advice and guidance on creating and maintaining thriving gardens, as well as practice in hands-on demonstrations.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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This structure provides durability while maintaining flexibility and shock absorption, helping the vehicle maintain traction and travel long distances smoothly across the rugged lunar surface even in extreme cold.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Eco effort Restoration, preservation and locality are key pillars for property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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In recent interviews, Hagar has framed the residency as both a celebration and preservation of Van Halen’s legacy following the death of guitarist Eddie Van Halen in 2020.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
20 Mar. 2026
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The 49-acre site will train dozens of workers at a time on electrical systems, fiber deployment, utility work and maintenance.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Its enamel coating is stain-resistant, chip-resistant and crack-resistant for easy maintenance.—
BestReviews,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Conserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserving. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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