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 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
Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Many plants look shriveled up and dead, but are actually just conserving water and energy during the cold winter months.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
As a surgeon, Truitt performs Mohs microscopic surgery, which has a higher cure rate for treating skin cancer, incorporating a precise method of removing cancerous tissue while conserving the surrounding healthy skin.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The robotic submarine latches onto the hull of friendly ships or submarines, conserving energy while traveling hundreds or thousands of miles to distant mission areas.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday, the US Embassy in Havana urged American citizens in Cuba to take precautions amid the energy crisis by conserving fuel, water, food and charging their phones.
—Bianna Golodryga, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
The body interprets weight loss as a threat to survival and responds by slamming the brakes on metabolism through sophisticated energy-conserving mechanisms.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
The Smithsonian has been studying and conserving Asian elephants for more than 50 years, both at the National Zoo and across elephant-range countries in Asia.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The highway department will strategically apply salt to intersections, hills, bridges and curbs in subdivisions, but aim for conserving on other stretches of subdivision roads.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Langston said the restrained approach reflects a runoff strategy, conserving money until the two-man runoff.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Many plants look shriveled up and dead, but are actually just conserving water and energy during the cold winter months.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
As a surgeon, Truitt performs Mohs microscopic surgery, which has a higher cure rate for treating skin cancer, incorporating a precise method of removing cancerous tissue while conserving the surrounding healthy skin.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The robotic submarine latches onto the hull of friendly ships or submarines, conserving energy while traveling hundreds or thousands of miles to distant mission areas.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday, the US Embassy in Havana urged American citizens in Cuba to take precautions amid the energy crisis by conserving fuel, water, food and charging their phones.
—Bianna Golodryga, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
The body interprets weight loss as a threat to survival and responds by slamming the brakes on metabolism through sophisticated energy-conserving mechanisms.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
The Smithsonian has been studying and conserving Asian elephants for more than 50 years, both at the National Zoo and across elephant-range countries in Asia.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The highway department will strategically apply salt to intersections, hills, bridges and curbs in subdivisions, but aim for conserving on other stretches of subdivision roads.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserving
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.—
Annie Chestnut Tutor,
Boston Herald,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The staff acts as almost a mini-military– serving and protecting this metaphorical anti-war, positive energy force field.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Despite state and local laws restricting law enforcement from assisting immigration enforcement, California and San Diego agencies continue to work with the federal government on task forces aimed at combating cross-border crime and protecting public safety.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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What role should the county judge play in maintaining civility on the commissioners court and in the audience?—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Anna and Robert, however, despair over the imminent disruption of the family unit, and drastic, escalatingly calamitous steps are taken toward maintaining the status quo.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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The retailer voluntarily supported local environmental, cultural, and preservation initiatives during the campaign’s production.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The women's health employee benefits platform Maven is working with Color Health to offer fertility preservation options to women of childbearing age diagnosed with cancer.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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During last month’s public meeting, however, Michael Kinik, Iroquois’ director of operations and maintenance, said the company had responded to feedback by agreeing to install devices on both the new and existing compressor turbines to lower noise and reduce emissions.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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Like other townships, money generated from mostly property taxes funds police, fire and road maintenance.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Conserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserving. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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