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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2
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
Just like in a race, know when to sprint and when to conserve.
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Stefan Gogoll, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
This change likely helped these Anna’s hummingbirds conserve heat, since their beaks help with thermoregulation, as the team showed with an infrared camera.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2025
However critics have argued this could violate the Grand Canyon Protection Act of 1992, which requires government to conserve the National Park's wildlife and ecosystem.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
How to Care for Pumpkin Seedlings Mulch with compost to conserve soil moisture.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
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Stefan Gogoll, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
This change likely helped these Anna’s hummingbirds conserve heat, since their beaks help with thermoregulation, as the team showed with an infrared camera.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2025
However critics have argued this could violate the Grand Canyon Protection Act of 1992, which requires government to conserve the National Park's wildlife and ecosystem.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
How to Care for Pumpkin Seedlings Mulch with compost to conserve soil moisture.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserve
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Heck, the Dodgers used this strategy in the World Series last season, letting Brent Honeywell get rocked in Game 4, their only loss, to preserve the bullpen.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Wash linen sheets every one to two weeks using a gentle cycle and cool to lukewarm water to preserve the fibers and prevent shrinkage.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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The Marines are tasked with protecting federal facilities and personnel, according to a statement from U.S. Northern Command, and will operate under Task Force 51—a contingency unit created to coordinate military support for domestic emergencies.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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The mission to protect and eventually eliminate the Star Plasma Vessel, Riko Amanai, marks the beginning of their ideological divide.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Molly saves the day, grabbing a teapot from a closet, where she’s been saving a secret stash of cash.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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On the plus side, Hershel finally perfected his knife-throwing just in time to save mom Maggie from becoming Grizzly Chow.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
8 June 2025
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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