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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
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.
—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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserved
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The most significant transformation came in 2021, when Spanish design firm Lázaro Rosa‑Violán oversaw a renovation that preserved the landmark’s architectural soul and gave it a cleaner, more contemporary edge, with warmer lighting and a refined arrival experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Bowen said what should be preserved are the crews’ experiences from the 74 expeditions to date, and those still to come.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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Frost maintained that CalPERS is one of the most transparent retirement systems in the country and, as required by California law, the fund reports fees and fund performance to the public and the Legislature.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Management maintained the production forecast for 2026 at 860,000 to 940,000 gold equivalent ounces.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Rails need to be in place so that human creativity and human input are protected, recognizing the value that humans bring to the fore.—
Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.D,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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In its heyday, the massive 20-sided tower was protected by a ditch, curtain wall, and moat.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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“Conserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserved. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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