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
The nonprofit Wildlife Jewels is on a mission to conserve wildlife through education, collaboration and action.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
California farmers, who already have been leaving some fields dry part of the year in exchange for federal funds, are under pressure to conserve more.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Rather than pour more of yourself out, try to conserve your energy.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Advocates raised awareness on the importance of conserving Indiana’s wetlands and grasslands and its correlation with the bird population.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
California farmers, who already have been leaving some fields dry part of the year in exchange for federal funds, are under pressure to conserve more.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Rather than pour more of yourself out, try to conserve your energy.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Advocates raised awareness on the importance of conserving Indiana’s wetlands and grasslands and its correlation with the bird population.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserve
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The proposal preserves elements of the past by focusing future development on specific portions of the lot along Melrose and limited areas in the production core, architecture firm Rios said.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Observer maintains full editorial control of its journalism.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Beijing maintains that its trade with Iran complies with international law.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Designed to protect infrastructure from earthquakes, wind, and industrial vibrations, the invention offers a low-cost, reliable alternative to other damping systems.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Michael Collodi saved five shots in his third start for Dallas (1-1-1) this season after making nine last year as a rookie.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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