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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
The new drone show celebrating marine life and ocean conservation will feature aerial depictions of sea otters, sharks, dolphins and orcas.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The bluebuck project is designed to advance new tools and technologies for antelope conservation while also expanding Colossal's broader de-extinction capabilities into bovids.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Later, looking to restore the dress, the nonprofit applied for and received some grants to pay for the conservation efforts, Shipton said.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
While supporters of the resolution said the blanket ban on mining prevented specific projects from getting an environmental review, conservation groups and other opponents of the resolution said the mineral withdrawal was necessary to prevent mining that could pollute the downstream BWCAW.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 28 Apr. 2026
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The bluebuck project is designed to advance new tools and technologies for antelope conservation while also expanding Colossal's broader de-extinction capabilities into bovids.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Later, looking to restore the dress, the nonprofit applied for and received some grants to pay for the conservation efforts, Shipton said.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
While supporters of the resolution said the blanket ban on mining prevented specific projects from getting an environmental review, conservation groups and other opponents of the resolution said the mineral withdrawal was necessary to prevent mining that could pollute the downstream BWCAW.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservation
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By launching the initiative at high-profile events such as the Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah, the commission is working to reframe sustainability as a modern extension of the Islamic values of stewardship and the preservation of the Earth.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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No two places are exactly alike, and there are plenty of reasons Lund has more and better parks than most American cities, like Sweden’s higher taxes and its long history of nature preservation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 May 2026
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Your athletic endeavors are now about maintenance, not milestones.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Preventive routines, accessible wellness products, and home solutions that reduce ongoing maintenance may help pet owners monitor potential issues earlier while potentially supporting more manageable costs.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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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 5 May. 2026.
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