1
as in preserves
to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of
the need to conserve oil and other finite fossil fuels
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as in maintains
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 conserves
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park conserves nearly 13,000 acres of rare hardwood bottomland along the Mississippi River, including eerie bald cypress swamp.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Using compost improves plant growth and conserves water.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
This approach conserves underground water resources.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
Regular descaling helps prevent costly repairs, extends the lifespan of your washing machine, and conserves energy.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
The lab is one of the oldest continuously operating facilities that conserves underwater artifacts from sites like shipwrecks, according to its website.
—Jarrod Wardwell, Houston Chronicle, 22 Feb. 2026
As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Adding a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch around fruit tree bases insulates the soil, conserves moisture, and reduces weeds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
Vasopressin also conserves water by reducing urine output.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Nov. 2025
Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Using compost improves plant growth and conserves water.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
This approach conserves underground water resources.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
Regular descaling helps prevent costly repairs, extends the lifespan of your washing machine, and conserves energy.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
The lab is one of the oldest continuously operating facilities that conserves underwater artifacts from sites like shipwrecks, according to its website.
—Jarrod Wardwell, Houston Chronicle, 22 Feb. 2026
As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Adding a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch around fruit tree bases insulates the soil, conserves moisture, and reduces weeds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
Vasopressin also conserves water by reducing urine output.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserves
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Forest preserves police, along with Chicago police and Cook County Sheriff's police, have been canvassing the area since the assault.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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The woman, her husband, Peter Temple, and the couple's 12 children, ages five to 17, were able to spend time at home with Pandora before her funeral thanks to a cooling bassinet, a medical device that preserves a baby's body and slows the decaying process through cold temperatures.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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These advanced technologies ensure the router maintains a high data throughput and more stable performance, even when in a congested network.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Your effort deserves a structure that protects its value.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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How sunscreen protects you from the sun Let’s start with how sunscreen works.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
25 May 2026
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“Conserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserves. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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