1
as in to preserve
to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of
the need to conserve oil and other finite fossil fuels
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as in to maintain
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 conserve
Jeff Bezos, Tom Steyer and many other billionaires have donated portions of their riches to fight climate change and conserve nature.
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Drew Kann, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Using compost improves plant growth and conserves water.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The mulch giveaway is intended to help residents conserve water.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
For the first time since 2021, the City of Fort Collins is asking Northern Colorado residents to begin conserving water.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 2 May 2026
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Drew Kann, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Using compost improves plant growth and conserves water.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The mulch giveaway is intended to help residents conserve water.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
For the first time since 2021, the City of Fort Collins is asking Northern Colorado residents to begin conserving water.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserve
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As any astrophotographer will enthusiastically tell you, such commitment to preserving the darkness of the night sky is a rare find with any accommodation.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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Rubio, himself a Catholic, then worked to highlight some of the issues where there’s agreement between the two sides, like preserving religious freedom.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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This is basically every aerophobic flier’s worst nightmare, and Harlin does a solid job of maintaining the fear factor and shock right up to the moment of Rich’s decision to dump fuel and ditch, since the nearest airport, Guam, is out of range.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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The actors — who first bonded while filming their 1995 rom-com, Two Much — have maintained a famously close relationship despite no longer being married.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even without federal limits on chemicals like PFAS, states have the authority to protect public health and the environment.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Doing so, officials say, helps protect not only those rolling up their sleeves but those who cannot get vaccinated, such as the very youngest children.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Even accelerating a college degree to three years from four, can save students $100,000 dollars or more at many schools.—
Matthew G. Andersson,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Making the lives of Idahoans affordable, fixing healthcare, helping farmers produce affordable food and still make a living, saving our public lands and national forest for future generations, and making sure vets, servicemen and women and seniors are not used as pawns in political games.—
Kevin Fixler
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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