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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2
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
The benefits here are to conserve client battery life while optimizing network resources.
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Sarah Lord, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
By turning the water temperature to freezing, the process simulates when amphibians and reptiles conserve energy in the winter, when food is scarce and temperatures are low.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Add a saucer to plants on patios to capture and conserve water for use.
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—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Asking for alternatives to these popular models might prove effective at conserving money in the long run.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Lord, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
By turning the water temperature to freezing, the process simulates when amphibians and reptiles conserve energy in the winter, when food is scarce and temperatures are low.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Add a saucer to plants on patios to capture and conserve water for use.
75.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Asking for alternatives to these popular models might prove effective at conserving money in the long run.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserve
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But underperformer and all, he’s still headed to Washington to preserve Republicans’ paper-thin majority in the U.S. House.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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More: Trump aides pledge in court to preserve Signal messages about Yemen attack Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Monday the U.S. would receive a strong blow if Trump followed through with his threats.—
Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration’s policies have led to actions such as the withdrawal of federal funding from institutions maintaining DEI programs.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the discomfort felt in such areas, people with hip pain may also experience swelling, increased tenderness, bruising, difficulty walking, maintaining posture or even trouble sleeping.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday night approved a bill that its supporters maintain would protect Arkansans from religious discrimination and its opponents counter targets LGBTQ+ people.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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California family discusses ongoing legal and political battle to 'save girls' sports' as issue heats up Taylor and Ryan Starling of Riverside, California discussed their ongoing lawsuit over trans inclusion in girls' sports, speaking at the state capital and all the fallout that has come with it.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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If projections around the tariffs’ impact are correct, then getting some shopping done now could save you time and money later.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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