1
as in to preserve
to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of
the need to conserve oil and other finite fossil fuels
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as in to maintain
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 conserve
Basics of Landscaping: Learn how better landscaping practices can help conserve Florida’s water resources.
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2025
And the uncertainty of the moment—political and economic—has made companies and investors reluctant to make big bets and instead focus on conserving cash.
—Justin Worland, Time, 10 May 2025
In Dubai, a hotel uses AI to dynamically adjust water pressure and temperature in real time, conserving millions of liters annually.
—Dan Drogman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The radioisotope power generators that keep them running gradually weaken each year, forcing NASA to recently shut down instruments and heaters to conserve energy in order to push the spacecrafts' systems beyond their limits.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 15 May 2025
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2025
And the uncertainty of the moment—political and economic—has made companies and investors reluctant to make big bets and instead focus on conserving cash.
—Justin Worland, Time, 10 May 2025
In Dubai, a hotel uses AI to dynamically adjust water pressure and temperature in real time, conserving millions of liters annually.
—Dan Drogman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The radioisotope power generators that keep them running gradually weaken each year, forcing NASA to recently shut down instruments and heaters to conserve energy in order to push the spacecrafts' systems beyond their limits.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserve
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The approved budget would preserve the portion of the program for those 65 and older, allocating $110 million for that coverage.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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For You, these acts are attempts to preserve art’s political orientation as left-wing and capitalism-critical—albeit produced under extreme capitalist conditions and in full awareness of that cognitive dissonance.—
Diedrich Diederichsen,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Prosecutors said the defendants had marketed gaming operations in the two states and helped internet cafes set and maintain terminals that operated the games, which could be played for credits.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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Recent polling suggests Trump maintains an unexpectedly strong foothold in the Garden State.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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His defensive metrics rank among the worst out of all qualified third basemen, with -7 outs above average and -8 defensive runs saved.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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The kit will save you room and money on refills throughout the frame's 20-year life span cutting disposable waste by 20%.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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