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
Guests will hear stories about the park’s history, its flora and fauna, and volunteers who are helping conserve the park by yanking up invasive plants like mustard.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Plastic bottles have been banned from landfill disposal in the state since 2009, according to the NC DEQ — and that ban has helped create thousands of jobs and helps conserve energy and resources.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025
By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
The regulations were placed in an effort to conserve water and energy resources, as well as lower utility bills.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Plastic bottles have been banned from landfill disposal in the state since 2009, according to the NC DEQ — and that ban has helped create thousands of jobs and helps conserve energy and resources.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025
By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
The regulations were placed in an effort to conserve water and energy resources, as well as lower utility bills.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserve
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In recent years, civil rights groups and others have ramped up efforts to preserve the history of underrepresented communities in America.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Chromium uses chemicals to preserve the animal's skin, and offers more water and heat resistance for the leather products it's applied to.—
Gia Yetikyel,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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Things like getting enough sleep, exercising and maintaining social connections all make a difference in improving one's outlook – which can in turn make a significant difference in weathering financial uncertainty or landing a new job.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2025
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England international Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to leave under freedom of contract once his deal expires in the summer, but Liverpool will have the opportunity to strengthen the weaker areas of their squad while maintaining stability and already having title-winning foundations in place.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Open for just 24 hours, starting April 24, the project is meant to humanize the harms of social media use among young children and call for governments and private companies to act urgently to protect online spaces for young users.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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During his speech Wednesday evening, Walz pledged to protect Minnesotans from the impacts of Trump’s policies.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2025
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Bobby manages to save Chimney, who falls ill and starts coughing up blood while responding to the lab blaze.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Governments couldn’t borrow money at home or abroad to save the banks or to meet their debt obligations, much less to spend their way out of the recession.—
JAVIER CORRALES,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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