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
Over the weekend, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) issued a call for South Floridians to voluntarily conserve water as conditions worsen.
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Joan Murray, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
In Union County, the city of Monroe last month asked residents to voluntarily conserve water for the first time in 19 years after drought conditions lowered reservoir levels in the city’s water supply system.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
The robotic submarine latches onto the hull of friendly ships or submarines, conserving energy while traveling hundreds or thousands of miles to distant mission areas.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Understanding when to water, feed, repot, and prune helps the plant conserve energy and set the stage for its next round of blooms.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
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Joan Murray, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
In Union County, the city of Monroe last month asked residents to voluntarily conserve water for the first time in 19 years after drought conditions lowered reservoir levels in the city’s water supply system.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
The robotic submarine latches onto the hull of friendly ships or submarines, conserving energy while traveling hundreds or thousands of miles to distant mission areas.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Understanding when to water, feed, repot, and prune helps the plant conserve energy and set the stage for its next round of blooms.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserve
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Officials said the new general fund revenue would not likely backfill all that the county stands to lose, but the money would be vital for preserving health care programming.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Her analysis further suggests that a sanctions-relief agreement that leaves Iran’s broader capabilities intact could stabilize the regime at a moment of internal pressure while preserving its military leverage.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The center also runs its own preschools, some of them state-subsidized, and maintains a waitlist for low-income families waiting for subsidized care.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Another challenge has been maintaining student engagement.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ratcliffe’s comments align with the arguments made by Britain’s right-wing populist Reform UK party, which ties its anti-immigrant message to protecting the country.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Medical workers sympathetic to the uprising, meanwhile, have also changed the names and injuries listed on some patients’ medical charts, to protect their identities from authorities.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2026
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But his late-season move to the bullpen might have saved the whole year for him.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
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Our signature take on this classic dip ditches frozen spinach for fresh, which has both a better flavor and color, but also saves time.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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