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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
The brain further conserves power by relying on highly efficient biological mechanisms that have been refined through millions of years of evolution.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 June 2026
Mulching not only conserves water, requiring less frequent watering, but also helps maintain consistent soil temperature, promoting a healthier growing environment for your roses.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
EPaper is a display technology—best known from the E Ink brand commercialized by E Ink Corporation and widely used in ereaders—that supports ultra-high pixel densities, reflects ambient light, remains readable in bright sunlight, and greatly conserves battery life.
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Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2026
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.
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Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
This approach conserves underground water resources.
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Sj Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
The lab is one of the oldest continuously operating facilities that conserves underwater artifacts from sites like shipwrecks, according to its website.
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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.
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Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 June 2026
Mulching not only conserves water, requiring less frequent watering, but also helps maintain consistent soil temperature, promoting a healthier growing environment for your roses.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
EPaper is a display technology—best known from the E Ink brand commercialized by E Ink Corporation and widely used in ereaders—that supports ultra-high pixel densities, reflects ambient light, remains readable in bright sunlight, and greatly conserves battery life.
—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2026
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park conserves nearly 13,000 acres of rare hardwood bottomland along the Mississippi River, including eerie bald cypress swamp.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserves
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The restrictions apply to existing single-family homes, not new construction, a carveout that preserves incentives for financial firms to invest in new housing construction, the staffer noted.
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Daniel Mendelsohn, the most recent translator of the Odyssey, preserves that scheme, writing a detailed, luxuriant, often beautiful line.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.
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The roof’s steep metal surface not only protects the home from cold winds, but creates enough height for an additional sleeping loft.
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Colorado currently protects the right of transgender student-athletes to compete on school and collegiate sports teams that align with their gender identity.
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“Conserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserves. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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