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
Leaving the monuments aside, California’s biggest 30x30 gains were on the sea, with the amount of coastal waters conserved jumping nearly 6% year over year.
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Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Stay inside the car if safe: Use air conditioning sparingly to conserve fuel while waiting for help.
—Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2025
The heat also triggered power outages across several boroughs, with Con Edison urging customers to conserve energy as crews worked in the sweltering heat to repair equipment and restore service to tens of thousands of residents.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
Here are some ways to conserve energy, including the best thermostat setting for the summer months.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Stay inside the car if safe: Use air conditioning sparingly to conserve fuel while waiting for help.
—Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2025
The heat also triggered power outages across several boroughs, with Con Edison urging customers to conserve energy as crews worked in the sweltering heat to repair equipment and restore service to tens of thousands of residents.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
Here are some ways to conserve energy, including the best thermostat setting for the summer months.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserve
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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The move is framed as a necessary step to preserve the integrity of peace agreements and discourage further violations.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Experts recommend proactive zoning regulations to manage data center growth and protect communities from potential negative impacts. Data centers, the physical hubs helping power the modern digital world, appear headed for Kentucky.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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When the grid goes down, Base Power will protect customers’ homes from power outages.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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For more ways to save on your power bill or to see if opting out makes sense for your budget, visit Cyberguy.com/SaveonPower 7) Monitor comfort and performance Keep an eye on how your AC performs during demand events.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Unfortunately, after consultations with the office, I was asked not to work this week to save my brain cells for the second half.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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