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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
Approximately 200 acres of the resort's grounds are protected under a conservation easement.
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Even if water users develop new arrangements, the federal money for compensated conservation is unlikely to appear again, meaning the federal government may no longer absorb the financial impact of sustaining water cuts in Arizona’s largest population centers.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The efforts included legislation supported by renewables advocates as well as farming and land conservation groups, both of which share Gilbert’s concerns about development in rural spaces.
—Tony Schick, ProPublica, 14 Aug. 2025
Ducks Unlimited’s goal is simple, says director of conservation innovation Scott Manley: Keep rice farmers farming rice.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2025
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Even if water users develop new arrangements, the federal money for compensated conservation is unlikely to appear again, meaning the federal government may no longer absorb the financial impact of sustaining water cuts in Arizona’s largest population centers.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The efforts included legislation supported by renewables advocates as well as farming and land conservation groups, both of which share Gilbert’s concerns about development in rural spaces.
—Tony Schick, ProPublica, 14 Aug. 2025
Ducks Unlimited’s goal is simple, says director of conservation innovation Scott Manley: Keep rice farmers farming rice.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservation
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Likewise, an immigration system rooted in justice and the preservation of human rights is a necessity for that nation to show its conscience.—
David Kay,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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The measure encourages the preservation and rehabilitation of landmark commercial, industrial and income-producing, not-for-profit buildings.—
Brian E. Clark,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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One option is to purchase a battery maintainer/maintenance charger to keep the battery sufficiently charged when your car isn't in use.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Some inmates held in the wing's second floor who spoke with IndyStar described suffering health complications, such as feeling sick and struggling to breathe as maintenance continues.—
Matthew Cupelli,
IndyStar,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Conservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservation. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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