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
Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The impact of the heat was most obvious with regards to Kim Hellberg’s Middlesbrough, whose usual fluent style was swapped for a more energy-conserving approach of injecting bursts of intensity.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Fuel sales fell more than 10%, officials said, with some retailers reporting that motorists were conserving fuel amid price volatility because of the war in the Middle East.
—Joseph Wilkins,hugh Leask,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Today, the birds’ presence both promotes ecotourism and emphasizes the importance of conserving ecosystems.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 22 May 2026
Also, not all types of mulch are equally effective in conserving soil moisture.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 20 May 2026
Among 23 targets established for the year 2030, the target of conserving 30 percent of land and sea by 2030 is especially renowned.
—Mark Vanderschaaf, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
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
Verb
As with minimizing soil disturbance, this, too, helps tremendously with controlling erosion, increasing the carbon content of soil and conserving moisture.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The impact of the heat was most obvious with regards to Kim Hellberg’s Middlesbrough, whose usual fluent style was swapped for a more energy-conserving approach of injecting bursts of intensity.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Fuel sales fell more than 10%, officials said, with some retailers reporting that motorists were conserving fuel amid price volatility because of the war in the Middle East.
—Joseph Wilkins,hugh Leask,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Today, the birds’ presence both promotes ecotourism and emphasizes the importance of conserving ecosystems.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 22 May 2026
Also, not all types of mulch are equally effective in conserving soil moisture.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 20 May 2026
Among 23 targets established for the year 2030, the target of conserving 30 percent of land and sea by 2030 is especially renowned.
—Mark Vanderschaaf, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
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
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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Stoltzfus and his team are deeply involved in protecting the broader Platte River ecosystem, a vital habitat that supports more than 240 species, including terns and bald eagles, year-round.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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These burn areas create barriers around villages, headwaters and sensitive sites, protecting them from wildfires during peak drought.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The price tag comes from the California State Auditor’s report that was issued last fall, which found that maintaining similar telework policies could potentially save $225 million annually by reducing the government’s office space footprint.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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As military missions become increasingly data-driven and geographically dispersed, platforms that provide resilient, secure, and efficient communications will play a vital role in maintaining operational readiness.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The answers separate skillcations that support cultural preservation from those that merely repackage it.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Environmental group praises acquisition Environmental advocates hailed the acquisition as a milestone for Hill Country preservation.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The reframing of continuous education as maintenance rather than a single milestone also applies to the traditional thinking around the way schools and curriculums are designed and built.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Monthlies maintenance, at a humane $891, comes with a part-time super and on-site laundry.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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“Conserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserving. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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