conserved

Definition of conservednext
past tense of conserve

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of conserved Some myosin classes, such as I and II, are widely conserved across many organisms, whereas others are more specialized and restricted to particular lineages—for example, certain classes are found mainly in animals and others in plants. Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Apr. 2026 At the end of the day, all the partners in the project share a desire to see the state's natural spaces conserved and made available for recreation by Arkansans and visitors, Andrews said. Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2026 Energy, for instance, is not conserved. Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026 And while mice are not humans, the biology the team has identified is highly conserved across animals, Naik explains, and this suggests the finding may have some applicability to humans. Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026 Hundreds of thousands of acres, including many former rice plantations, have been conserved in the area between Beaufort and Charleston, and marshes there stretch out like coastal prairies. Thad Moore, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026 The state has conserved 70 acres of coastal land in Portsmouth thanks to settlement funds from an oil spill that marred area waters more than 20 years ago. Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026 Atlanta Track Club Galloway believed walking during a run reduced the risk of injury, conserved energy and kept confidence afloat. Dan Raby, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026 Galloway believed walking during a run reduced the risk of injury, conserved energy and kept confidence afloat. ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserved
Verb
  • The town in South Carolina’s Midlands was founded in the mid-18th century and has been carefully preserved through the decades since.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • According to a study published in Nature in 2026, the specimens were preserved by mineral-rich water and crude oil, a rare process that retained not only bone but also cartilage, skin and traces of ancient proteins.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Officials said most passengers were not wearing life jackets and that the boat appeared poorly maintained.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • He’s considered the best golfer on the planet right now, according to the Official World Golf Ranking, a spot he’s maintained for 146 consecutive weeks, Gold Ranking Stats data shows.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • There was a brief red-carpet ceremony to welcome Vance at PAF Air Base Nur Khan, which was protected by heavy security.
    Brian Dakss, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • This inland route, protected from sea storms and pirates, enabled travelers to journey safely up and down the coast as if on a modern interstate highway.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026

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“Conserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserved. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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