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
John Ramos, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The mix seemed appropriate to higher education, which, after all, dedicates itself both to the very traditional act of conserving knowledge and to producing and disseminating fresh discoveries.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
The free hour-long Round Lake Area Park District program included crafts around the museum, and projects to help instill how to help the planet by conserving and recycling.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
City officials said the plan also focuses on reducing waste, conserving water, and expanding green spaces.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
Researchers are now conserving and studying the artifacts before going on display at the nearby Laténium Archaeology Park and Museum, Switzerland's largest archaeological museum.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Now, the company is conserving cash by cutting jobs.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Many of Brandix’s facilities operate primarily on solar energy and employ advanced energy optimization systems, helping to maintain continuity while conserving resources.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
No matter the role, pitchers spend their downtime following a unique program, conserving their arms and adhering to routines geared toward the next outing.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Beyond that, the responsibility passed to Sonoma Water, which is a lot more interested in conserving water for the use of cities and farms.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The mix seemed appropriate to higher education, which, after all, dedicates itself both to the very traditional act of conserving knowledge and to producing and disseminating fresh discoveries.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
The free hour-long Round Lake Area Park District program included crafts around the museum, and projects to help instill how to help the planet by conserving and recycling.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
City officials said the plan also focuses on reducing waste, conserving water, and expanding green spaces.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
Researchers are now conserving and studying the artifacts before going on display at the nearby Laténium Archaeology Park and Museum, Switzerland's largest archaeological museum.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Now, the company is conserving cash by cutting jobs.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Many of Brandix’s facilities operate primarily on solar energy and employ advanced energy optimization systems, helping to maintain continuity while conserving resources.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
No matter the role, pitchers spend their downtime following a unique program, conserving their arms and adhering to routines geared toward the next outing.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserving
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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
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Ahead of them, Joe Willock (white) was in position to defend a short corner and Jacob Murphy (orange) played a hybrid role to help disrupt Gabriel, before protecting the area near the penalty spot and also keeping an eye out for late runners.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Our highest priority is the safety of our people, the security of our assets, protecting the environment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The office also handles business registrations, oversees the state archives and runs a potpourri of other state programs, like commissioning notaries public and maintaining a registry for advance care directives.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The projects cover diverse artistic traditions and conservation needs, ranging from fragile works on paper to grand paintings and objects requiring advanced preservation techniques.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort The preservation of its historic garden is of prime concern at Jnane Rumi, as is a dedicated approach to social sustainability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Your athletic endeavors are now about maintenance, not milestones.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Preventive routines, accessible wellness products, and home solutions that reduce ongoing maintenance may help pet owners monitor potential issues earlier while potentially supporting more manageable costs.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Conserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserving. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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