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
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
During the summer and early fall, when the Hudson Bay ice melts, polar bears often remain on land, fasting and conserving energy until the sea ice refreezes in winter.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
You’re Driven By Comfort, Not Progress Habits, both good and bad, are designed to make life easier by conserving mental energy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Escobar said a better solution to killing off large swaths of environmentally and culturally indispensable lands would be conserving water.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
The ripples of the gravitational waves — just like anything else that falls into a black hole — must get imprinted onto the surface of the black hole, conserving information, while the energy and angular momentum get absorbed into the black hole, conserving those quantities as well.
—Big Think, 28 Nov. 2024
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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
During the summer and early fall, when the Hudson Bay ice melts, polar bears often remain on land, fasting and conserving energy until the sea ice refreezes in winter.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
You’re Driven By Comfort, Not Progress Habits, both good and bad, are designed to make life easier by conserving mental energy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Escobar said a better solution to killing off large swaths of environmentally and culturally indispensable lands would be conserving water.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
The ripples of the gravitational waves — just like anything else that falls into a black hole — must get imprinted onto the surface of the black hole, conserving information, while the energy and angular momentum get absorbed into the black hole, conserving those quantities as well.
—Big Think, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserving
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The museum, which was founded in 2014 with the goal of preserving automotive history, also hosts the Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week each year.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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As a result, significant harm and loss to civilian life and means of preserving life resulted in these attacks on hospitals.Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Institutions can minimize their exposure to populist ire while maintaining credibility by narrowing their focus to core functions and avoiding controversial areas.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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The West can impose those costs by maintaining some sanctions and export controls as measures in place for the long term—or until Russia fully withdraws from Ukraine.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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The 1964 Venice Charter calls for the preservation of original work unless absolutely necessary, and Viollet-le-Duc’s original windows have been successfully cleaned and restored since the fire.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
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The vote on 30 Rock’s two oldest Streamline Moderne marquees came on Dec. 17, after a hearing at which several individuals and preservation groups argued that neon is a historic material that should be preserved.John Freeman Gill, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The best way to lower your risk of eggshell nails is to practice nail care at home by avoiding contact with harsh chemicals and protecting your nails from cold, dry air.Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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The industry faces the challenge of working with regulators to create frameworks that promote innovation while protecting public interests.Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Without directly naming Trump, Mulino defended the canal's operations, explaining that the canal's tariffs are determined transparently and are essential for its maintenance and expansion.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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However, these shades can fade quickly due to their high red pigment, and regular maintenance is required to keep the color vibrant.Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Conserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserving. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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