1
as in preserves
to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of
the need to conserve oil and other finite fossil fuels
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in maintains
to keep in good condition
conserve our national parks so that they may be enjoyed by future generations
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of conserves
The sensor also conserves battery to ensure a long range.
—
New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
Blowing a whistle, instead of yelling, also conserves energy.
—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
New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
Blowing a whistle, instead of yelling, also conserves energy.
—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
Verb
-
The villa’s historic garden, enclosed within its original ‘Firriato’ walls, preserves a rich heritage of botanical treasures, while the surrounding three-and-a-half-acre grounds ensure ample space to roam in solitude.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
-
The Fechters, Shalom’s owners, said their selective breeding program preserves genetic diversity by pairing up non-related animals, whose health and genetics are reviewed by veterinarians and experts.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
This, plus the ongoing calls among family members, maintains a powerful sense of human connection and love.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
-
Baring’s business tries to generate between 3 and 6 percentage points of return above traditional nonbank lending, but Searles maintains that doesn’t come with extra risk.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Plus, your purchase also supports the brand’s sustainable cotton sourcing initiative that promotes betting farming practices and protects the environment for extra peace of mind.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
-
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park protects the battlefields surrounding the city of Chattanooga, where one of the war’s last key battles was fought, over possession of the city, seen by Abraham Lincoln as the gateway to the deep South.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Conserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserves. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share