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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
Kenyan and Tanzanian tourism industry bodies have warned that new fees meant to boost conservation efforts and improve travel infrastructure could price out visitors.
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Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Florida’s national parks have already taken hits this year due to federal cuts, said Eve Samples, executive director at Friends of the Everglades, a conservation and activist organization.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Goodall also widened her view of conservation in Gombe beyond the national park, founding a program to reduce deforestation by addressing poverty in the communities around Lake Tanganyika, improving medical facilities, and helping farmers prevent soil erosion.
—Michelle Nijhuis, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
From the forests of Tanzania to the streets of Hollywood, tributes have poured in for Jane Goodall, after the global conservation icon died on Wednesday morning at age 91.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
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Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Florida’s national parks have already taken hits this year due to federal cuts, said Eve Samples, executive director at Friends of the Everglades, a conservation and activist organization.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Goodall also widened her view of conservation in Gombe beyond the national park, founding a program to reduce deforestation by addressing poverty in the communities around Lake Tanganyika, improving medical facilities, and helping farmers prevent soil erosion.
—Michelle Nijhuis, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
From the forests of Tanzania to the streets of Hollywood, tributes have poured in for Jane Goodall, after the global conservation icon died on Wednesday morning at age 91.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservation
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Some resorts in the atoll, such as Finolhu, take an active role in the coral's preservation, and its efforts are led by its resident marine biologist, Ivana Tobar.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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In each episode, the trio will embark on adventures across Brazil, discovering unique biomes, cultural traditions and important lessons about environmental preservation and the power of collaboration.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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These include air traffic controllers, maintenance of navigational aids, flight standards, hazardous materials inspections, air traffic safety oversight, accident investigators, and airport inspectors.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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The brand recommends spot cleaning with mild detergent when needed for easy maintenance.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 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 6 Oct. 2025.
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