conserved

past tense of conserve

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of conserved Bell did what most drivers did, opting to run all-out on fresher tires and more gas — while Logano conserved his fuel all the way to the finish. Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025 But it had nonetheless been conserved and cared for, which allowed new meanings to slowly emerge. Mollie Barnes, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025 Because energy is conserved, and gravitational radiation (also known as a gravitational wave) carries energy, this leads to the decay of the mutual orbits of these masses. Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 17 Sep. 2025 Emory’s shuttles have been running on biodiesel fuel since 2006, and the campus has conserved fuel energy by recycling old cooking oil used in the dining halls. Gina Park, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025 These are sugar molecules that are structurally conserved across unrelated viral families and have until now remained an untapped target for antiviral drug development. Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025 The stonework has been conserved, and historic interiors have been recreated using period-appropriate materials, textures, and colors. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserved
Verb
  • Emphasizing research and measurable outcomes, their philanthropy also reflects a broader belief that wealth should be used in real time—not preserved for future generations.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
  • This was made possible by a process called clay templating, in which the external fleshy surface of the dinosaur was preserved over the skeleton after burial by a thin clay mask no more than 1/100th of an inch thick.
    Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And the actor has mostly maintained a cordial relationship with all his exes.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Mike McLusky may be top dog but power can only be maintained by continuing to instill fear in his enemies.
    Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Castelion claims that its mission is rooted in the belief that freedom must be actively protected – through technological strength, strategic clarity, and national resolve.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Now the wetlands, woods, wildflower meadows and river views, which are managed and protected by River Fields conservancy, are open for the public to enjoy from dawn to dusk.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025

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“Conserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserved. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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