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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Yet in its day, the Toronado was its own discrete design, and one worth preserving and driving today.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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This recent growth suggests that Lockheed Martin is preserving its competitive stance in key defense markets, despite overall growth remaining moderate. Profitability Challenges Concerns about profitability represent the most significant risk factor for potential investors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Prosecutors said the defendants had marketed gaming operations in the two states and helped internet cafes set and maintain terminals that operated the games, which could be played for credits.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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June 03, 2025 Listening well is an essential aspect of leadership – not just to maintain good relationships with employees, but to drive real business improvements and results.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
3 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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Although these challenges are external and somewhat unavoidable, business leaders can better protect themselves, starting with ensuring their network connectivity is robust.—
Sander Barens,
Forbes.com,
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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According to the study, AI chatbots save users only about 3 percent of work hours on average.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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