as in preserving
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
the conserving of such national treasures as the flag that flew over Fort McHenry during its famous bombardment
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as in protecting
to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of
the need to conserve oil and other finite fossil fuels
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as in maintaining
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 conserving
Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Both groups’ standards include conserving water, wildlife and biodiversity as well as compliance with applicable forestry laws to keep ecosystems healthy.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Its large, oversized leaves help shield the soil around your potatoes, preventing weeds and conserving soil moisture.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026
And conserving America’s natural beauty for future generations absolutely should not be controversial, either.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
For the first time since 2021, the City of Fort Collins is asking Northern Colorado residents to begin conserving water.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Younger women may also choose mastectomy to avoid radiation, which is typically a part of breast-conserving therapy and may have side effects, says Heather Richardson, MD, a breast cancer surgeon at Bedford Breast Center in Beverly Hills, California, who was not involved with the research.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 1 May 2026
So jockeys must try to gain space by running at or near the lead while conserving enough energy to make a closing push — and this suits some horses’ styles better than others.
—Peter Keating, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Pick Permeable Hardscaping Paths and patios that are paved with gravel, spaced flagstones, or porous concrete are the best choices for water-conserving gardens.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
People are encouraged to prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking or riding a bicycle, taking lunch to work, avoiding drive-thru lanes, conserving energy, and keeping vehicles properly tuned.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Both groups’ standards include conserving water, wildlife and biodiversity as well as compliance with applicable forestry laws to keep ecosystems healthy.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Its large, oversized leaves help shield the soil around your potatoes, preventing weeds and conserving soil moisture.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026
And conserving America’s natural beauty for future generations absolutely should not be controversial, either.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
For the first time since 2021, the City of Fort Collins is asking Northern Colorado residents to begin conserving water.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Younger women may also choose mastectomy to avoid radiation, which is typically a part of breast-conserving therapy and may have side effects, says Heather Richardson, MD, a breast cancer surgeon at Bedford Breast Center in Beverly Hills, California, who was not involved with the research.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 1 May 2026
So jockeys must try to gain space by running at or near the lead while conserving enough energy to make a closing push — and this suits some horses’ styles better than others.
—Peter Keating, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Pick Permeable Hardscaping Paths and patios that are paved with gravel, spaced flagstones, or porous concrete are the best choices for water-conserving gardens.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserving
Noun
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.—
Annie Chestnut Tutor,
Boston Herald,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For more time-saving, clever kitchen tools at Amazon, keep reading.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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According to Chinese media, the programs are intended to strengthen an ecological barrier protecting agricultural land across Xinjiang.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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So leaders end up protecting themselves against the visible mistake and ignoring the invisible one.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Griswold's office is responsible for supervising Colorado's elections and maintaining the statewide file of voter registrations.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Kudos to the Exhale staff for maintaining the pristine atmosphere there.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Still, the current legislative progress in California has to be heartening for the Stop Killing Games movement, which has seen its momentum in the UK stall a bit after a UK Parliament debate on game preservation last November.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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House and Senate budget negotiators managing environmental and agricultural issues approached the special session’s first deadline with funding gaps still outstanding in areas involving citrus research, land preservation and Everglades restoration.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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However, Samsung's workers' union disputed the impact of the strikes, saying in a statement that previous production pauses had occurred for equipment inspection, maintenance and process adjustments.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The agency relies on reports from its road maintenance crews and roadkill app as well as an app from Colorado Parks and Wildlife to gather quarterly and annual reports for the state.—
The Summit Daily,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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“Conserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserving. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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