1
as in preserves
to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of
the need to conserve oil and other finite fossil fuels
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as in maintains
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 conserves
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park conserves nearly 13,000 acres of rare hardwood bottomland along the Mississippi River, including eerie bald cypress swamp.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Using compost improves plant growth and conserves water.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
This approach conserves underground water resources.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
Regular descaling helps prevent costly repairs, extends the lifespan of your washing machine, and conserves energy.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
The lab is one of the oldest continuously operating facilities that conserves underwater artifacts from sites like shipwrecks, according to its website.
—Jarrod Wardwell, Houston Chronicle, 22 Feb. 2026
As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Adding a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch around fruit tree bases insulates the soil, conserves moisture, and reduces weeds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
Vasopressin also conserves water by reducing urine output.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Nov. 2025
Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Using compost improves plant growth and conserves water.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
This approach conserves underground water resources.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
Regular descaling helps prevent costly repairs, extends the lifespan of your washing machine, and conserves energy.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
The lab is one of the oldest continuously operating facilities that conserves underwater artifacts from sites like shipwrecks, according to its website.
—Jarrod Wardwell, Houston Chronicle, 22 Feb. 2026
As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Adding a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch around fruit tree bases insulates the soil, conserves moisture, and reduces weeds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
Vasopressin also conserves water by reducing urine output.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserves
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That preserves demand for practical business education focused on operational competence.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The community’s voice, McCarthy said, has already led to some changes, including NCDOT’s elevated design for the project, which preserves homes north of the John Belk Freeway.—
DJ Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Murdaugh maintains his innocence.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Car insurance protects you and other drivers from accidents, and it’s legally required for all drivers.—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Those laws sought to alter the reporting structure for the secretary or the directors in violation of Amendment 33 of the Arkansas Constitution, which protects the vested powers of constitutional boards, like the Board of Corrections, from usurpation by the governor, the General Assembly or both.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserves. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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