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
This approach conserves underground water resources.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserves
Verb
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This distinction preserves both free speech and civil rights.—
Kenneth L. Marcus,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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In other areas, the deal largely preserves the status quo.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The department maintains a library that gets no visitors most weeks.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Tribune maintains editorial control over assignments and content.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Legal experts such as the Polish Ombudsman, which protects civil and human rights in Poland, and the UNHCR have criticized Poland's suspension of the right to asylum.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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This bipartisan legislation protects people with kidney disease from private insurance pushing dialysis patients off their plan prematurely.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Conserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserves. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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