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
And across our rural communities, farmers and ranchers are adopting practices that conserve water, reduce carbon, and strengthen local economies.
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Bill Ritter Jr, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
Many bird species migrate at night to avoid predators, conserve energy, and take advantage of calmer winds.
—Brandi D. Addison, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
While the app is available and encouraged year-round, the week was a spotlight on the importance of joint effort when conserving the environment, Zirk said.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
This process protects trees by conserving water and nutrients through the winter months and preventing frost damage.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Bill Ritter Jr, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
Many bird species migrate at night to avoid predators, conserve energy, and take advantage of calmer winds.
—Brandi D. Addison, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
While the app is available and encouraged year-round, the week was a spotlight on the importance of joint effort when conserving the environment, Zirk said.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
This process protects trees by conserving water and nutrients through the winter months and preventing frost damage.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserve
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
3 Oct. 2025
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Direct communication from the company—rather than through media spin—can help preserve confidence and reduce reputational harm.—
Tim Reynolds,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Combs maintained his innocence and pleaded not guilty to the five counts brought against him.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
3 Oct. 2025
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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,
4 Oct. 2025
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The commission reports the use of the ATMs by scammers, who urge consumers to deposit cash into them to protect their savings, is on the rise.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Blood is always poised and ready to clot, because the body sees this as a life-saving mechanism.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Is intuitive budgeting effective for saving money?—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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