1
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
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.
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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
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
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The Eagles preserved a 24-20 lead.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Loftis, formerly of Duke, had several nice throws, but ended both last-ditch marches with interceptions, as UNC’s defense preserved its no-touchdown night.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The defense, McCarthy maintained, would have no response.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Patterson, who maintained her innocence throughout the trial and said the poisonings were accidental, has 28 days to appeal her sentence.—
Alasdair Pal,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Proponents of the relocation, however, believe it is protected by their First Amendment religious rights.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And the biggest improvement of all — Harrell protected the ball, finishing the game 17 of 29 for 140 yards.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Conserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserved. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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