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
Austin Carter, CBS News, 3 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
As with her earlier work, ecotourism will be a crucial component of conserving these feral swamplands and dry tropical forests at the heart of South America.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Governments in the region are scrambling to adjust — tallying oil reserves, conserving energy, competing for supplies and trying to blunt prices.
—Anton L. Delgado, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Governments in the region are scrambling to adjust — tallying oil reserves, conserving energy, competing for supplies and trying to blunt prices.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Descaling a washing machine regularly removes mineral buildup, improving cleaning results, extending the machine’s lifespan, and conserving energy.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
History finally catches up to the present in The Secret Agent’s final scene, when one of the women tasked with conserving Armando’s testimonies tracks down his now-adult son, Fernando (also played by Moura), to learn more about his family history.
—Michael Snyder, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
For Robert Flamerich, who drives from Miami Beach to Doral daily, conserving gas means sacrificing comfort.
—Austin Carter, CBS News, 3 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
As with her earlier work, ecotourism will be a crucial component of conserving these feral swamplands and dry tropical forests at the heart of South America.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Governments in the region are scrambling to adjust — tallying oil reserves, conserving energy, competing for supplies and trying to blunt prices.
—Anton L. Delgado, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Governments in the region are scrambling to adjust — tallying oil reserves, conserving energy, competing for supplies and trying to blunt prices.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Descaling a washing machine regularly removes mineral buildup, improving cleaning results, extending the machine’s lifespan, and conserving energy.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
History finally catches up to the present in The Secret Agent’s final scene, when one of the women tasked with conserving Armando’s testimonies tracks down his now-adult son, Fernando (also played by Moura), to learn more about his family history.
—Michael Snyder, The Atlantic, 13 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
Verb
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From Hollywood, California, to Hollywood, Florida, the wage standard needs nurturing and protecting with whatever tools are available.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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This November, the people of Florida will have an opportunity to hire a new attorney general, one who focuses on the actual duties of the attorney general like protecting the people of Florida from fraud and other crimes and consumers from exploitation by utility and insurance companies.—
Howard L. Simon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Aquarians are all about maintaining the good of the group, and rarely like to cause havoc.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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As undersea warfare becomes increasingly central to US naval strategy, the reentry of a modern Virginia-class submarine like USS New Jersey states the importance of maintaining a ready and capable attack submarine fleet.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are over 24 Art Deco preservation societies worldwide, including an international Art Deco Society.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the study, instances of peer preservation increased when AI models knew of the existence of other models in the experimental scenarios.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The gas tax is a key source of funding for road construction and maintenance across North Carolina, and lawmakers said eliminating it even temporarily could slow projects or worsen existing infrastructure needs.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the all-in-one station handles emptying, washing, and hot-air drying for total hands-free maintenance.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserving. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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