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
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Practicing sustainable energy-conserving habits is key to proper energy hygiene.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
The IoT has opened new possibilities in healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and agriculture such as connected tractors and soil sensors that enable smart farming, boosting yields while conserving resources.
—Mallik Tatipamula, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
Our results resonate with growing evidence that preserving today’s living large herbivores and understanding the diversity of their ecological niches is crucial for conserving functional ecosystems.
—Aditya Reddy Kurre, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
The human body’s strategies for conserving energy have something in common with how bears enter hibernation.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Sustainable gardening is an environmentally friendly approach that protects the earth and its inhabitants by mimicking natural ecosystems, minimizing waste and conserving resources.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
Andrews had planned to follow two strong Sherpas from Camp IV to the summit, conserving his strength for the final push.
—Ben Ayers, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025
In their book, Holmes and her co-authors explain that planting with your site conditions in mind has many benefits, including conserving resources, like water, fertilizers, labor, financial savings, and positive environmental impacts.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
To develop the novel energy-conserving deicing method, the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF teamed up with their partners from the EU’s Clean Aviation program, including aircraft manufacturer Airbus and aerospace company Parker-Meggitt.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Practicing sustainable energy-conserving habits is key to proper energy hygiene.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
The IoT has opened new possibilities in healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and agriculture such as connected tractors and soil sensors that enable smart farming, boosting yields while conserving resources.
—Mallik Tatipamula, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
Our results resonate with growing evidence that preserving today’s living large herbivores and understanding the diversity of their ecological niches is crucial for conserving functional ecosystems.
—Aditya Reddy Kurre, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
The human body’s strategies for conserving energy have something in common with how bears enter hibernation.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Sustainable gardening is an environmentally friendly approach that protects the earth and its inhabitants by mimicking natural ecosystems, minimizing waste and conserving resources.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
Andrews had planned to follow two strong Sherpas from Camp IV to the summit, conserving his strength for the final push.
—Ben Ayers, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025
In their book, Holmes and her co-authors explain that planting with your site conditions in mind has many benefits, including conserving resources, like water, fertilizers, labor, financial savings, and positive environmental impacts.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
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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Our students, families, and taxpayers deserve leaders who put the best interests of the community first, not individuals who appear focused on protecting one another instead of protecting the integrity of our school system.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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But many environmental experts, including Earthjustice senior attorney Mychal Ozaeta, say the proposal caters to the coal industry rather than protecting communities.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the East Bay, this group brings together community organizations, public agencies and volunteers with the goal of maintaining a healthy, vibrant Oakland.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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According to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections policy, maintaining good personal hygiene, a clean living area and a positive attitude toward staff and other inmates, helps the prisoner advance to a new level.—
Ashlynd Baecht,
The Frontier,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Explore the relics of the neighborhood that raised the brothers who penned and composed the Black National Anthem, or celebrate the preservation of African heritage at the annual Gullah Geechee Festival.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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The San Diego Planning Commission unanimously approved Thursday a proposal to accelerate homebuilding in the city by softening historic preservation rules.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Mayor Bass also secured 17 positions for supply and maintenance staffing, including heavy-duty mechanics, mechanic helpers, tire repairers, maintenance laborers, toolroom workers, truck operators and more.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The seller is responsible for all closing costs, property taxes and maintenance.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Conserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserving. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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