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
New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board hasn't asked for conservation efforts but Arnold with Homeland Security says its always a good idea to conserve, especially in the morning, when there's a storm.
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Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
The centerpiece of Biden’s conservation policy was the America the Beautiful Initiative, a commitment to conserve and restore at least 30 percent of federal public lands and waters in the U.S. by 2030.
—Miyo McGinn, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
The state and federal government have offered hundreds of millions to farmers in programs that incentivize them to use less water and conserve the land.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
At the same time, conserving Wyoming’s fish and wildlife amid all the modern-day threats — things like chronic wasting disease and invasive zebra mussels — is getting more expensive.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 15 Jan. 2025
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Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
The centerpiece of Biden’s conservation policy was the America the Beautiful Initiative, a commitment to conserve and restore at least 30 percent of federal public lands and waters in the U.S. by 2030.
—Miyo McGinn, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
The state and federal government have offered hundreds of millions to farmers in programs that incentivize them to use less water and conserve the land.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
At the same time, conserving Wyoming’s fish and wildlife amid all the modern-day threats — things like chronic wasting disease and invasive zebra mussels — is getting more expensive.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserve
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The technology captures moments in time that are then preserved in virtual archives, allowing people like the TikTok creator to visit memories from years past.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Daniel McFadin,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Well-hydrated skin can better regulate oil production and maintain a balanced complexion, reducing the likelihood of whiteheads.—
William Truswell,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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An optimal 360 strategy enables businesses to maintain personal touch with their customers through consistent, valuable interactions that evolve with their needs.—
Runki Goswami,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Despite reforestation efforts in Scandinavia, Dahl says extensive logging has led to the decline of some plant and animal species, and argues that Nordic forestry companies need to adapt their management practices to ensure nature remains protected as demand for wood increases.—
Maddy Savage,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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The question should be whether a mayor of New York honors his duty to protect taxpayer funds, or looks for opportunities to bend them to his personal and political gain.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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In 2017, there was a collaborative effort between Mexico and the United States to save vaquitas and place them in a pen under human care.—
Uma Raja,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Apple iPad mini (2024) is now available for just $399 (saving you a cool hundred bucks).—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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