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as in preservation
the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state
everyone has a duty to aid in the conservation of our nation's wilderness areas
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as in maintenance
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
the conservation of the nation's monuments and memorials
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Recent Examples of conservation
The house sits on a quiet lot that backs up to conservation land, so the view out the windows is more trees than neighbors.
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Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
In 2021, Orange County commissioners approved setting aside $100 million to purchase environmentally sensitive lands for conservation.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
The exhibit, highlighting conservation and citizen science efforts, aims to inspire admiration and stewardship for birds, according to a press release from the district.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Kajiura said the program is about both conservation and economics.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
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Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
In 2021, Orange County commissioners approved setting aside $100 million to purchase environmentally sensitive lands for conservation.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
The exhibit, highlighting conservation and citizen science efforts, aims to inspire admiration and stewardship for birds, according to a press release from the district.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Kajiura said the program is about both conservation and economics.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservation
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The retailer voluntarily supported local environmental, cultural, and preservation initiatives during the campaign’s production.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The women's health employee benefits platform Maven is working with Color Health to offer fertility preservation options to women of childbearing age diagnosed with cancer.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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During last month’s public meeting, however, Michael Kinik, Iroquois’ director of operations and maintenance, said the company had responded to feedback by agreeing to install devices on both the new and existing compressor turbines to lower noise and reduce emissions.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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Like other townships, money generated from mostly property taxes funds police, fire and road maintenance.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.—
Annie Chestnut Tutor,
Boston Herald,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Conservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservation. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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