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
As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.
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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
The new approach offers a dual solution that simultaneously conserves agricultural resources and produces a biodegradable alternative to address landfill waste.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
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
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
The new approach offers a dual solution that simultaneously conserves agricultural resources and produces a biodegradable alternative to address landfill waste.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserves
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The legislation also preserves existing confidentiality protections by ensuring that any redisclosure of records remains subject to MPIA restrictions.—
Vaughn Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
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One year, for example, the tour helped fund a picnic area accessibility project organized by the nonprofit For the Love of the Lake; this year’s beneficiary is White Rock Lake Conservancy, which preserves and enhances White Rock Lake Park.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mojtaba Khamenei maintains close ties with the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the paramilitary force that has been launching missiles and drones toward Israel and Gulf states during the conflict.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The fabric is also yarn-dyed for a rich color that maintains its vibrancy, even after many washes.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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Competitive elections strengthen democracy, and state leaders should reexamine a system that protects party insiders and sidelines would-be challengers long before voters get their say.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Conserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserves. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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