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as in preserved
to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of
the need to conserve oil and other finite fossil fuels
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as in maintained
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 conserved
This ancient developmental program, deeply conserved, can also be radically repurposed, as seen in the star-nosed mole's sensory tentacles.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
These nuclei are extremely well conserved across different species through evolution, all the way from lampreys to humans.
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Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
The fundamental principle is that water is conserved.
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Robert Knight,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
As part of conservation efforts in the 1980s and 90s, more than 800 otters were released in Missouri and waterways were conserved.
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Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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.
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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.
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Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2026
Energy, for instance, is not conserved.
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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.
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Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
These nuclei are extremely well conserved across different species through evolution, all the way from lampreys to humans.
—
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
The fundamental principle is that water is conserved.
—
Robert Knight,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
As part of conservation efforts in the 1980s and 90s, more than 800 otters were released in Missouri and waterways were conserved.
—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserved
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While the Civil War was fought far from Pittsburgh's streets, its impact can still be found here today — in the graves of arsenal workers, in the medals of hometown heroes, and in the stories preserved for future generations.
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Since then, Hawks says, the team has unearthed other bones that might be better preserved, and sampling and sequencing technologies have also improved.
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Attorneys involved in the case have repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and maintained that the vast majority of claims are valid.
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Most access points are reached from the west side, coming through Meeker, and Grimes noted that despite the isolation, the gravel roads are well-maintained, meaning a passenger vehicle should get you to most trailheads.
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If a co-worker asks for help, set a clear window so your schedule stays protected.
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And in Western water law, that place in line — senior rights — guarantees that when drought hits, your share is protected.
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“Conserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserved. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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