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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
Not only did the temperature remain constant, but the system did a good job conserving charcoal, giving me well over an hour of cooking time.
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Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Are there ways to conserve energy without sacrificing comfort (and having a record high electric bill)?
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Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Officials urged residents to conserve water as much as possible.
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Kansas City Public Library Staff,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Water for Colorado, a coalition of environmental groups and local communities with the goal of addressing water scarcity, proposes a more proactive approach to water management, including incentives to conserve across the basin.
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Kelly Fleming,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Are there ways to conserve energy without sacrificing comfort (and having a record high electric bill)?
—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Officials urged residents to conserve water as much as possible.
—
Kansas City Public Library Staff,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Water for Colorado, a coalition of environmental groups and local communities with the goal of addressing water scarcity, proposes a more proactive approach to water management, including incentives to conserve across the basin.
—
Kelly Fleming,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserve
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Behind Luka Doncic, the Lakers took care of Austin Reaves by agreeing to a four-year, $185-million contract that will be officially signed toward the end of the offseason to help the Lakers preserve maximum cap flexibility.
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But the circular rose garden has been preserved and maintained, and buds begin to bloom in May, continuing through the summer.
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Those resources include avenues to help seniors maintain regular exercise, ongoing positive social connections, appropriate living situations, transportation and more.
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The business in question is stealing Georgia’s nightclub idea, though Charlie maintains that’s not what’s happening because his club won’t have any bowling.
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In the final months of pregnancy, the testicles descend through a passage called the inguinal canal to land in the scrotum, the pouch that protects them for the rest of a man’s life.
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This shampoo and conditioner are designed to strengthen and protect hair health while reducing frizz and split ends.
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Energy-saving tips, according to DTE DTE says high temperatures can result in a higher energy bill.
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Scheffler missed the fairway, landing his drive on a hill along the right side, while Hovland’s was clean, save for some casual water.
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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