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
Researchers are now conserving and studying the artifacts before going on display at the nearby Laténium Archaeology Park and Museum, Switzerland's largest archaeological museum.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Always be conserving Without access to Venezuelan oil, Americans would be paying higher prices at the pump, according to the Chevron exec.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Now, the company is conserving cash by cutting jobs.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Asian nations are scrambling to conserve energy and bolster dwindling reserves.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Always be conserving Without access to Venezuelan oil, Americans would be paying higher prices at the pump, according to the Chevron exec.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Now, the company is conserving cash by cutting jobs.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Asian nations are scrambling to conserve energy and bolster dwindling reserves.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserve
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For instance, the dimensions of the rock nodule in which it is preserved are consistent with those of an egg.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
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This helps preserve their nutrient content.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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Joe Gifford, commander of Post 150, which was founded in 1920, said those sales mean even more money to support Legion baseball and softball teams, and to maintain veterans' monuments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Levy and Taylor Ortega play disorganized siblings who get thrust into the world of organized crime, a departure from the world of Schitt’s Creek, but still maintains the silliness and fun of a Dan Levy show.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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Custom metallic-textile curtains are used to help filter light and protect sensitive works, while allowing subtle changes throughout the day and seasons to shape the viewing experience.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Please protect this land, protect beauty and protect the feeling of a great hike.—
Beret Leone,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Rental car bookings through the platform may also offer another way to save.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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In the film, middle school teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) is recruited to help save Earth because of his history as a cell biologist with some iconoclastic ideas about life in the universe.—
Tara Haelle,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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