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
Under the Endangered Species Act, the Endangered Species Committee can grant rare exemptions when a federal action is of national or regional significance and the benefits of proceeding clearly outweigh the benefits of alternatives that would conserve the species.
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Dan Peck, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
His government has urged Australians to conserve fuel and outlined measures aimed at cushioning households and businesses from rising costs tied to disrupted global energy markets.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Trump has taken steps to encourage the market to improve supply but has stopped short of calling on Americans to try to conserve energy.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
At the end of the day, all the partners in the project share a desire to see the state's natural spaces conserved and made available for recreation by Arkansans and visitors, Andrews said.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2026
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Dan Peck, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
His government has urged Australians to conserve fuel and outlined measures aimed at cushioning households and businesses from rising costs tied to disrupted global energy markets.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Trump has taken steps to encourage the market to improve supply but has stopped short of calling on Americans to try to conserve energy.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
At the end of the day, all the partners in the project share a desire to see the state's natural spaces conserved and made available for recreation by Arkansans and visitors, Andrews said.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserve
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More elderly people could find themselves at the mercy of an obscure government program meant to save them from harm and preserve their dignity when their ability to take care of themselves is diminished.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The detective requested that Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok preserve her accounts.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Eligibility for the state’s Medicaid expansion already maintains a yearly income cap for an individual at approximately $22,000.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Observer maintains full editorial control of its journalism.—
Ryan Oehrli
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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To protect yourself, property owners can sign up for notifications about any new documents filed for their property in the city's Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS).—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Go to the Strait and just take it, protect it.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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As gas prices continue to climb across the Bay Area, lawmakers are considering a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax, an idea that could save drivers about 18 cents per gallon.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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King had saved this view, and their first decent cup of coffee, for the end of the course.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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