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
Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Voters were given three names to choose from, all of which represented the importance of conserving the species and honored his parents, Shepherd said.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 13 Oct. 2024
Bubbles now resides at the Conservation Center for Tropical Ungulates in Florida as part of a breeding program aimed at conserving the species.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2024
Provisions of the House bill would create a North American Grasslands Conservation Plan that would direct conservation priorities and a national strategy for conserving and restoring grasslands.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2024
Getting there requires conserving 30% of global landscapes and seascapes by the end of this decade, which in and of itself requires significant increases in both government commitments and financial flows to projects that keep nature intact.
—Rebecca Shaw, TIME, 9 Oct. 2024
Xerces is a nonprofit focused on protecting and conserving insects and other invertebrates.
—Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
These sites also vary with different populations, making tracking and conserving the birds an arduous affair.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Voyager 1’s own plasma science instrument stopped working in 1980, as well, but engineers only turned it off to begin conserving power in 2007.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2024
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Things To Do Though Disney focused on conserving the land, there are still plenty of activities offered on the island.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Voters were given three names to choose from, all of which represented the importance of conserving the species and honored his parents, Shepherd said.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 13 Oct. 2024
Bubbles now resides at the Conservation Center for Tropical Ungulates in Florida as part of a breeding program aimed at conserving the species.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2024
Provisions of the House bill would create a North American Grasslands Conservation Plan that would direct conservation priorities and a national strategy for conserving and restoring grasslands.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2024
Getting there requires conserving 30% of global landscapes and seascapes by the end of this decade, which in and of itself requires significant increases in both government commitments and financial flows to projects that keep nature intact.
—Rebecca Shaw, TIME, 9 Oct. 2024
Xerces is a nonprofit focused on protecting and conserving insects and other invertebrates.
—Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
These sites also vary with different populations, making tracking and conserving the birds an arduous affair.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Voyager 1’s own plasma science instrument stopped working in 1980, as well, but engineers only turned it off to begin conserving power in 2007.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserving
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The design should feel fresh yet familiar, preserving key elements like logos or colors that resonate with loyal customers.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The 11,000-square-feet museum and hall of fame will be located near the historic Ryman Auditorium, and will feature interactive displays to celebrate today’s top Christian and Gospel artists, while also preserving and spotlighting the legacies of many Christian and Gospel trailblazing pioneers.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Launching a redesign requires a balance between elevating product attributes and maintaining brand equity.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ito, a creature designer, and Yamaoka, a composer, are said to have been crucial in maintaining the mood of the original game.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Mexican Grand Prix had been the most boring race on the calendar for years—a procession of tire preservation with little-to-no overtaking or risk taking.Rob Reed, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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There’s an element of self preservation, there’s an element of biding your time.Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Now the archetype of extractive fast fashion practices, SHEIN failed to incur any points whatsoever for key areas that support nature and biodiversity including soil health, water quality and protecting key species.Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Bringing together the perspective of diverse stakeholders is essential for addressing regulatory gaps, introducing legitimacy and protecting investors.Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The first-term member supports consistent city park maintenance and wants to look into state and federal funding for city infrastructure projects and other local amenities.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Implementing proactive maintenance programs, responding quickly to tenant concerns, and continually improving the property’s amenities are essential components of a strong management strategy.Meyer Orbach, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Conserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserving. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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