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
But it had nonetheless been conserved and cared for, which allowed new meanings to slowly emerge.
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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
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
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Compared to green tea, white tea undergoes minimal processing, so higher levels of catechins and polyphenols are preserved.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Today, it is carefully preserved in the Chapel of the Holy Chalice inside València’s Cathedral, where pilgrims, scholars, and curious travelers from all over the world come to admire it.—
Visit València,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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While the roads are well-maintained, the winding mountain sections require attentive driving, especially when leaf-peeping traffic increases.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Photograph Collection, which is maintained by University of Louisville Archives & Special Collections staff.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
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This ripper supports nearly every DVD format, including protected discs with CSS, region codes, and Sony ARccOS.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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That means the night skies in and around Capitol Reef are especially protected from star-obscuring light, so this playground of cliffs, arches, and canyons has some of the best stargazing in the country.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Conserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserved. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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