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
To make that possible, models are often pared down to conserve energy and processing power.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
The certification is awarded to buildings that are designed to conserve water and constructed with renewable materials.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
Agroforestry involves planting or conserving shade trees in and around coffee plots to maintain the tree canopy.
—Paul Mwebaze, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
The certification is awarded to buildings that are designed to conserve water and constructed with renewable materials.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
Agroforestry involves planting or conserving shade trees in and around coffee plots to maintain the tree canopy.
—Paul Mwebaze, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserve
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some Cosmists saw technology as destructive and transformative, while others believed its role should be to protect and preserve.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
12 Sep. 2025
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This means regularly assessing your thinking skills, consciously choosing when to engage versus delegate mental tasks, and maintaining practices that keep your mind sharp.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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When asked about the changing landscape of college athletics, Calipari said more regulations need to be put in place, including tougher restrictions on transfers and years that players are able to maintain eligibility.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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With his back against the wall, Tony must draw on his tactical training to protect his family and survive a deadly showdown with a powerful crime syndicate.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some Cosmists saw technology as destructive and transformative, while others believed its role should be to protect and preserve.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
12 Sep. 2025
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Her efforts saved the animal’s life and landed her in her hometown newspaper, The Mountain Eagle, which was the first to write about the dramatic rescue and resuscitation.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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These annual gifts can also reduce the size of your taxable estate, saving more of your lifetime exemption for future inheritances.—
Nathalie Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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