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
Blowing a whistle, instead of yelling, also conserves energy.
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Owen Clarke, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025
The resort runs on 100% green power, has reduced its carbon footprint by 46%, and conserves millions of liters of water annually through advanced recycling and reduction measures.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Independent analysis by the World Wildlife Fund shows that saving one million pounds of fruit conserves 320 billion gallons of water and avoids 169,000 metric tons of carbon emissions.
—Ivanka Trump, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Researchers say the technology not only conserves water but also ensures construction materials meet strict safety standards.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
That means the agency stops paying out for previous disasters and conserves its money for life-saving missions during any new ones.
—Mae Anderson, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2024
This not only conserves landfill space but also promotes recycling and resource conservation.
—Ganes Kesari, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Owen Clarke, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025
The resort runs on 100% green power, has reduced its carbon footprint by 46%, and conserves millions of liters of water annually through advanced recycling and reduction measures.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Independent analysis by the World Wildlife Fund shows that saving one million pounds of fruit conserves 320 billion gallons of water and avoids 169,000 metric tons of carbon emissions.
—Ivanka Trump, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Researchers say the technology not only conserves water but also ensures construction materials meet strict safety standards.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
That means the agency stops paying out for previous disasters and conserves its money for life-saving missions during any new ones.
—Mae Anderson, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2024
This not only conserves landfill space but also promotes recycling and resource conservation.
—Ganes Kesari, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserves
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This approach not only reduces waste but also creates an exclusive, fully traceable felt that preserves the softness, strength and versatility of the natural material while meeting the highest qualitative and technical standards.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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This protects the beta cells yet preserves the immune system’s overall ability to defend the body.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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That contest will determine if Milei maintains a political mandate to further his aggressive cost-cutting agenda.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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According to the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, the First Amendment protects the right to organize a protest, express your opinion and photograph events while on public property.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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That protects our investment, both financially and in the future of our children.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Conserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserves. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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