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 help conserve range, drivers can turn on the heated steering wheel or seat warmers instead of blasting the central heat.
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Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
And the real question: Wouldn’t Colossal’s enormous financial resources be better used to conserve existing species?
—Pepper Trail, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
But the self-deportation push also helps the government conserve resources and money.
—May 5, CBS News, 5 May 2025
Dark Sky International, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting natural darkness, has been fighting to conserve these dwindling celestial sanctuaries for more than 30 years.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
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Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
And the real question: Wouldn’t Colossal’s enormous financial resources be better used to conserve existing species?
—Pepper Trail, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
But the self-deportation push also helps the government conserve resources and money.
—May 5, CBS News, 5 May 2025
Dark Sky International, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting natural darkness, has been fighting to conserve these dwindling celestial sanctuaries for more than 30 years.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for conserve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserve
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Once again, the Edge had virtually no problem stripping out background music from a sample video, while preserving the speaker's voice.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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Nitrates are commonly added to meat to preserve it, but unlike many fruits and vegetables, meats lack helpful antioxidants.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
20 May 2025
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Conclusion Federal investment in R&D has been instrumental in establishing and maintaining the United States’ technological and economic leadership.—
Natalie Madeira Cofield,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Trim trees and shrubs to give your lawn adequate sunlight, maintain a fertilization program, and water regularly and deeply.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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The emergency fund is meant to protect you against a job loss, health crisis, car breakdown or major household repair.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Yes, it should be protected from reopening as another waste processing plant.—
Sarah McCoy,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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To say that is an insult to the years of painful work my wife has done to save herself.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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America’s millionaires are now mostly on the coasts, in states with expensive real estate and high income jobs that generate more possibilities to save and invest.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
16 May 2025
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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