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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2
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
The benefits here are to conserve client battery life while optimizing network resources.
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Sarah Lord, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
By turning the water temperature to freezing, the process simulates when amphibians and reptiles conserve energy in the winter, when food is scarce and temperatures are low.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Add a saucer to plants on patios to capture and conserve water for use.
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—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Asking for alternatives to these popular models might prove effective at conserving money in the long run.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Lord, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
By turning the water temperature to freezing, the process simulates when amphibians and reptiles conserve energy in the winter, when food is scarce and temperatures are low.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Add a saucer to plants on patios to capture and conserve water for use.
75.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Asking for alternatives to these popular models might prove effective at conserving money in the long run.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserve
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As Donatella Versace prepares to step into her new role as Global Ambassador, there is hope that the Prada Group will honor and preserve the brand’s familial legacy, keeping the spirit of the Versace family alive at its core.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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This consistency also makes this after-sun lotion great for daily use to keep skin hydrated and preserve your tan.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Glamour,
14 Apr. 2025
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This substantial commitment reflects the scale of investment required to maintain competitive positioning in the rapidly evolving AI infrastructure market.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Illness prevented Howe from being in the dugout, but his team maintained its finely tuned pressing and relentless counter-pressing in his absence.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday night approved a bill that its supporters maintain would protect Arkansans from religious discrimination and its opponents counter targets LGBTQ+ people.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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California family discusses ongoing legal and political battle to 'save girls' sports' as issue heats up Taylor and Ryan Starling of Riverside, California discussed their ongoing lawsuit over trans inclusion in girls' sports, speaking at the state capital and all the fallout that has come with it.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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If projections around the tariffs’ impact are correct, then getting some shopping done now could save you time and money later.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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