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
Song Selections: Protect the Pride featurette – Disney and The Lion Recovery Fund are working to protect the pride and conserve lions in the wild.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
For example, wasting less food means conserving the energy used in every step of the supply chain, from fertilizer production to transportation.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2025
Homeowners should take precautions before a storm hits by setting thermostats to a reasonable level to conserve energy, insulating pipes to prevent freezing and ensuring all doors and windows are sealed properly.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The collaboration serves to increase hunting efficiency and conserves energy for both parties, which is a clear evolutionary advantage in such a competitive ecosystem.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 3 Feb. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
For example, wasting less food means conserving the energy used in every step of the supply chain, from fertilizer production to transportation.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2025
Homeowners should take precautions before a storm hits by setting thermostats to a reasonable level to conserve energy, insulating pipes to prevent freezing and ensuring all doors and windows are sealed properly.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The collaboration serves to increase hunting efficiency and conserves energy for both parties, which is a clear evolutionary advantage in such a competitive ecosystem.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserve
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Fourteen years later, the Left is still mad about Act 10, and Wisconsin voters must elect Brad Schimel to the supreme court on April 1 to preserve it.—
The Editors,
National Review,
25 Feb. 2025
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The company archive preserves sketches, photographs and a collection of shoes with the Ballerina by Ferragamo logo.—
Andrea Onate,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Francis Authorizes Appointment of Four New Bishops Despite his hospitalization, the pope has maintained a degree of governance.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The jury rejected the misconduct claims, per The Marshall Project, and Jackson has maintained that no deal was made with Webb for his testimony.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The concentric layers of photon shields protect the sensitive optical instruments from the heat of the Earth and sun.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Today, Cumberland Island is mostly protected land under the classification of National Seashore.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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Capping them could save $5 billion a year, or $225 per fee-paying household.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Brown urged the Red Sox to trade for San Diego closer Robert Suarez, who at age 33 saved 36 games for the Padres in his first full season as a closer.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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