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
Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
Addressing these inefficiencies through sustainable practices, energy-efficient technologies, energy audits and waste-to-energy solutions is crucial to reducing the global carbon footprint, conserving resources, and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
My room was outfitted with energy-saving controls and a water-conserving Toto washlet.
—Jasmine Browley, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
Bald eagles are known to be lazy, only flying while looking for food and conserving their energy most of the day.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality highlights such technologies as essential for conserving freshwater resources and creating sustainable water systems.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Unnatural Year End Giving Giving is not conserving.
—Shane Enete, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
And the team has been preparing here in advance, pre-producing, pickling and conserving fruits and vegetables.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The holidays offer a unique opportunity to engage children in hands-on activities like crafting decorations from recycled materials, choosing sustainable gifts, and conserving energy with eco-friendly lighting, which make sustainability relatable and actionable.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
In 1980, voters overwhelmingly chose Reagan’s sunny optimism over Carter’s gloomy warnings about cutting back and conserving.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
Addressing these inefficiencies through sustainable practices, energy-efficient technologies, energy audits and waste-to-energy solutions is crucial to reducing the global carbon footprint, conserving resources, and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
My room was outfitted with energy-saving controls and a water-conserving Toto washlet.
—Jasmine Browley, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
Bald eagles are known to be lazy, only flying while looking for food and conserving their energy most of the day.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality highlights such technologies as essential for conserving freshwater resources and creating sustainable water systems.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Unnatural Year End Giving Giving is not conserving.
—Shane Enete, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
And the team has been preparing here in advance, pre-producing, pickling and conserving fruits and vegetables.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The holidays offer a unique opportunity to engage children in hands-on activities like crafting decorations from recycled materials, choosing sustainable gifts, and conserving energy with eco-friendly lighting, which make sustainability relatable and actionable.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserving
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A day—or week—of being surrounded by flowering, textural plants while doing good for the future by preserving the past provides lasting benefits and more fragrant spaces for all.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Show Them Some Love Regular maintenance, including cleaning, is key for preserving your collection.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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These cuts would hurt the department’s priority is maintaining its resources for safe and effective service, said Dan Wiseman, a police spokesperson.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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The events have also reiterated existing concerns over the new government's willingness and capability of maintaining order nationwide.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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In 2008, the county started working with the Alexander Company, a Wisconsin developer with a history of historic preservation and adaptive reuse.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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The post-pandemic era calls for a balanced approach, prioritizing capital preservation alongside the pursuit of sustainable returns.—
Gianluca Sidoti,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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But the brains of the hybrid mice developed fewer of these tangles and plaques, as if the sleep mutations were protecting the animals.—
Marla Broadfoot,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
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This process must ensure that risk management is aligned with current regulations, established company policies and industry best practices, thereby protecting security, privacy and corporate integrity.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Strategic Survival In The Age Of AI Healthcare organizations are hesitant to invest in AI due to high upfront costs, ongoing expenses for system maintenance, and the need for continuous human oversight.—
James Lindsey,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Then, a family needs to budget for shelter, food and other monthly maintenance costs.—
Daniel Eduardo Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Conserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserving. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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