conserving 1 of 3

as in preservation
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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conserving

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verb

present participle of conserve

conserving

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adjective

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Recent Examples of conserving
Adjective
Iran can achieve that by abandoning water-hungry crops, shifting to smart farming, conserving every drop, and reviving flood-management techniques Iranians once mastered to recharge depleted aquifers. Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025 While the app is available and encouraged year-round, the week was a spotlight on the importance of joint effort when conserving the environment, Zirk said. Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025 This process protects trees by conserving water and nutrients through the winter months and preventing frost damage. Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025 Creating and conserving optionality in application development consistently beats compression, regardless of industry. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 The females tend to stick around their webs, conserving energy and preparing to produce the next generation. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025 Sure, there are certain benefits to hanging your sweaters—conserving drawer and shelf space, easy access, and the ability to better assess your inventory, to name a few. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025 How Treatment Types Affect Secondary Cancer Risk The study focused on women who received breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy as their first treatment. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Agroforestry involves planting or conserving shade trees in and around coffee plots to maintain the tree canopy. Paul Mwebaze, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserving
Noun
  • There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.
    Annie Chestnut Tutor, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Holmgren, Wembanyama and Mobley impact games through a wide range of skills, from protecting the rim to switching onto perimeter players to stretching the floor.
    Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Looking at the key drivers shaping traceability, protecting brand reputation came out on top with 40 percent of respondents.
    Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Infielder Miguel Rojas broke into a full sprint and dove to get the third out at third base, giving Snell a sixth scoreless inning and maintaining the stalemate while the Dodgers staved off having to go to the bullpen.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The studs on the side give the pants a dressier look while maintaining a comfy fit with drapey polyester legs and an elastic waistband.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Some resorts in the atoll, such as Finolhu, take an active role in the coral's preservation, and its efforts are led by its resident marine biologist, Ivana Tobar.
    Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
  • In each episode, the trio will embark on adventures across Brazil, discovering unique biomes, cultural traditions and important lessons about environmental preservation and the power of collaboration.
    Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Front man Coleman cuts a tall, brooding figure, saving his emotions for his vocal delivery and occasional pronouncements on the importance of faith.
    Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The machine has a sleek, space-saving design, with a water tank positioned behind the unit.
    Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • When the supermodel was introduced to French cosmetic doctor Jean-Louis Sebagh in Paris, France, she was spellbound by his revolutionary approach to age maintenance, which utilizes the extract of the rare Charentais cantaloupe.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Federal contracts, including new leases and property maintenance agreements with tenants, will also have to wait.
    Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Conserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserving. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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