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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
This included clothing donations, beach conservation efforts, community programs in Pedra do Sal, and the preservation of the Brazilian flag painting on Eduardo Jansen Street.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The announcement comes as the brother duo has been appointed Goodwill Ambassadors for WWF-India, the conservation organization established in 1969.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
The backstory of this species is one that makes the recent camera-trap footage all the more resonant for anyone who cares about wildlife conservation.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Coverage will feature a look at the island’s historic significance as a military base, prison and seabird conservation site.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The announcement comes as the brother duo has been appointed Goodwill Ambassadors for WWF-India, the conservation organization established in 1969.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
The backstory of this species is one that makes the recent camera-trap footage all the more resonant for anyone who cares about wildlife conservation.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Coverage will feature a look at the island’s historic significance as a military base, prison and seabird conservation site.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservation
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The retailer voluntarily supported local environmental, cultural, and preservation initiatives during the campaign’s production.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The women's health employee benefits platform Maven is working with Color Health to offer fertility preservation options to women of childbearing age diagnosed with cancer.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The alert system puts in place precautions including around-the-clock maintenance of the roadway and possible closure and detours around the Grapevine.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Parking fees should fund the maintenance and improvement of parking and other infrastructure in the immediate area, benefiting nearby residents and businesses.—
Jay Derr,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 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 20 Feb. 2026.
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