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 saving
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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
Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Advocates raised awareness on the importance of conserving Indiana’s wetlands and grasslands and its correlation with the bird population.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Basil shades the ground around tomatoes, conserving soil moisture.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Zack took the cue and led with Altadena’s sense of independence as a quality worth conserving.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
After six of the governors meet with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum late last month in a last-ditch effort to reach a deal, Colorado's state river commissioner Becky Mitchell had said the four Upper Basin states were committed to conserving water, but only on a voluntary basis.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Langston said the restrained approach reflects a runoff strategy, conserving money until the two-man runoff.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Many plants look shriveled up and dead, but are actually just conserving water and energy during the cold winter months.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
As a surgeon, Truitt performs Mohs microscopic surgery, which has a higher cure rate for treating skin cancer, incorporating a precise method of removing cancerous tissue while conserving the surrounding healthy skin.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
Take precautions by conserving fuel, water, food, and mobile phone charge, and be prepared for significant disruption.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Advocates raised awareness on the importance of conserving Indiana’s wetlands and grasslands and its correlation with the bird population.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Basil shades the ground around tomatoes, conserving soil moisture.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Zack took the cue and led with Altadena’s sense of independence as a quality worth conserving.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
After six of the governors meet with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum late last month in a last-ditch effort to reach a deal, Colorado's state river commissioner Becky Mitchell had said the four Upper Basin states were committed to conserving water, but only on a voluntary basis.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Langston said the restrained approach reflects a runoff strategy, conserving money until the two-man runoff.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Many plants look shriveled up and dead, but are actually just conserving water and energy during the cold winter months.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
As a surgeon, Truitt performs Mohs microscopic surgery, which has a higher cure rate for treating skin cancer, incorporating a precise method of removing cancerous tissue while conserving the surrounding healthy skin.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 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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The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For Boos, his efforts with the association over the last quarter century have been aimed at protecting the Wolf Lake watershed, and helping bring people together over the state line to further that goal.—
Paul Eisenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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But two German rifle cartridges with iron bullets suggest that Jews hid from the Nazis in this difficult to navigate terrain, further, if not poetically, attesting to the protective ambiance of the forests of Włodawa, Poland, preserving, if not protecting history and also human life.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Basij, a paramilitary volunteer militia under the umbrella of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, is tasked with maintaining societal control.—
Robert Stewart,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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Since inflammation is linked to common concerns like acne, rosacea, and eczema, maintaining healthy levels could play a small role in keeping skin looking more even and less irritated.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The closure is for preservation work on the nearly century-old bridge.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Family members agreed to a conservation easement in 2015, essentially giving up development rights, and have now sold it for preservation under state ownership.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Months of maintenance and work have provided the finishing touches, and in just over a week, the stadium will officially be the home of the Tower Buzzers, the Dodgers' Single-A affiliate.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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City officials say the goal is to discourage prolonged property neglect and promote compliance with property maintenance standards.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Conserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserving. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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