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
That’s why power companies often ask residents to conserve energy during the hottest days of the year, and set higher rates during peak hours to encourage people to conserve power.
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Kiki Sideris, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
To conserve energy, government offices have shifted to a four-day work week and been told to keep air conditioning no lower than 24 degrees Celsius (75 degrees Fahrenheit).
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
On Monday, Modi appealed to Indians to use public transport, work from home, and carpool to conserve fuel.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 13 May 2026
While repairs continue on the water main break in Auburn Hills, residents are still being asked to conserve water.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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Kiki Sideris, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
To conserve energy, government offices have shifted to a four-day work week and been told to keep air conditioning no lower than 24 degrees Celsius (75 degrees Fahrenheit).
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
On Monday, Modi appealed to Indians to use public transport, work from home, and carpool to conserve fuel.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 13 May 2026
While repairs continue on the water main break in Auburn Hills, residents are still being asked to conserve water.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserve
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To help preserve the surrounding landscape, the hotel has also rented out a part of the surrounding ranch for the purpose of relocating livestock and restoring wildlife.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Gary Stern, who served as general counsel of the National Archives for twenty-six years, collaborated with five Administrations—from Bill Clinton’s to Joe Biden’s—on preserving and releasing Presidential records.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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There are a whopping 1,400 coconut trees around the resort, as well as a 22-acre organic garden that takes 33 groundskeepers to maintain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Not every tiny college needs to be saved, nor does every regional public university have to maintain its independence.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Uthmeier has also argued that the government has a duty to protect children who didn’t have a say in not being raised by both biological parents.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The Administration’s lawyer, James Powers, argued that the Warrington guidance would protect the groups’ interest in insuring that records remain available.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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At 2-0 down, and with Nuno Espirito Santo shuffling to a back-four, there was a flicker of a pulse and two decent saves from Nick Pope.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Jeffries had lived with his parents during law school to save money.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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