as in preserving
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
the conserving of such national treasures as the flag that flew over Fort McHenry during its famous bombardment
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as in saving
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as in protecting
to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of
the need to conserve oil and other finite fossil fuels
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as in maintaining
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 conserving
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
This song helps reinforce lessons like picking up litter, conserving water, and planting trees.
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Parents,
3 July 2026
Not only did the temperature remain constant, but the system did a good job conserving charcoal, giving me well over an hour of cooking time.
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Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Officials advised people to try conserving as much power as possible when the service was on, use surge protectors for valuable electronics, prepare emergency kits in the event of a fire and keep their refrigerators or freezers closed.
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Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Jackie and Shadow became internet sensations thanks to the live webcams maintained in their nest by nonprofit organization Friends of Big Bear Valley, which is an outspoken voice for conserving eagle habitat.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Vineyards and winemaking utilize sustainable practices, including protecting the adjacent Napa River, naturally managing pests by installing bird and owl boxes among the vines, maintaining healthy soil, and conserving water.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Patients may need to decide between breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy, consider reconstruction options, evaluate radiation recommendations, or determine whether endocrine therapy, chemotherapy or additional testing is appropriate.
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Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
As countries, companies and nonprofit organizations around the world seek to protect land, conserving precious environmental resources and reducing the effects of climate change, the communities most likely to be displaced are the Indigenous people who have lived there for generations.
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Buket Altınçelep,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
Verb
This will be a physically gruelling knockout stage, the first World Cup with five knockout matches, and conserving energy for later matches makes sense.
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Michael Cox,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
This song helps reinforce lessons like picking up litter, conserving water, and planting trees.
—
Parents,
3 July 2026
Not only did the temperature remain constant, but the system did a good job conserving charcoal, giving me well over an hour of cooking time.
—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Officials advised people to try conserving as much power as possible when the service was on, use surge protectors for valuable electronics, prepare emergency kits in the event of a fire and keep their refrigerators or freezers closed.
—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Jackie and Shadow became internet sensations thanks to the live webcams maintained in their nest by nonprofit organization Friends of Big Bear Valley, which is an outspoken voice for conserving eagle habitat.
—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Vineyards and winemaking utilize sustainable practices, including protecting the adjacent Napa River, naturally managing pests by installing bird and owl boxes among the vines, maintaining healthy soil, and conserving water.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Patients may need to decide between breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy, consider reconstruction options, evaluate radiation recommendations, or determine whether endocrine therapy, chemotherapy or additional testing is appropriate.
—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
As countries, companies and nonprofit organizations around the world seek to protect land, conserving precious environmental resources and reducing the effects of climate change, the communities most likely to be displaced are the Indigenous people who have lived there for generations.
—
Buket Altınçelep,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserving
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.
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For more time-saving, clever kitchen tools at Amazon, keep reading.
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The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.
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On Wednesday, Mayor Mary Sheffield issued an executive order directing all departments and city employees to focus on protecting the public.
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Horror Remains a Safe Haven for Marginalized Storytellers For all the industry’s talk of protecting marginalized voices, two of the year’s most distinctive horror movies arrived with remarkably little fanfare.
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Outfit 10 In the summer, my style errs on the casual side, but the Original Contour Presence Cami Tank takes my look to the next level while maintaining my comfort.
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The Three Lions are maintaining a high press but can't keep possession in the attacking third.
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Miami, in particular, has evolved into a global epicenter for both wealth preservation and lifestyle migration, reinforcing long-term demand fundamentals.
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The historic building is listed with its preservation in mind.
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As cars become more tech-centric, the future of auto maintenance and repairs could be remote.
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With a little maintenance, your garden can be on full display again.
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“Conserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserving. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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