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as in preserved
to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of
the need to conserve oil and other finite fossil fuels
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as in maintained
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 conserved
Hundreds of thousands of acres, including many former rice plantations, have been conserved in the area between Beaufort and Charleston, and marshes there stretch out like coastal prairies.
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Thad Moore, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The state has conserved 70 acres of coastal land in Portsmouth thanks to settlement funds from an oil spill that marred area waters more than 20 years ago.
—Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Atlanta Track Club Galloway believed walking during a run reduced the risk of injury, conserved energy and kept confidence afloat.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Galloway believed walking during a run reduced the risk of injury, conserved energy and kept confidence afloat.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Comprehensive plans guide where homes are built, how infrastructure is funded, how flood risks are managed, and which lands are conserved for agriculture, water supply and wildlife.
—Haley Busch, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
The eastern shoreline of Tuckertown Reservoir, totaling 2,420 acres and 31 miles of shoreline, was purchased and conserved in 2021.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 1 Jan. 2026
It is now being conserved under the supervision of county archaeologist Kristoffer Dahle, Dybvik noted.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
In 2023, however, Glendale conserved the full 7,000 acre-feet because a wet year on the Salt provided the city with enough water to make up for losses in Colorado River water.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Thad Moore, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The state has conserved 70 acres of coastal land in Portsmouth thanks to settlement funds from an oil spill that marred area waters more than 20 years ago.
—Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Atlanta Track Club Galloway believed walking during a run reduced the risk of injury, conserved energy and kept confidence afloat.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Galloway believed walking during a run reduced the risk of injury, conserved energy and kept confidence afloat.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Comprehensive plans guide where homes are built, how infrastructure is funded, how flood risks are managed, and which lands are conserved for agriculture, water supply and wildlife.
—Haley Busch, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
The eastern shoreline of Tuckertown Reservoir, totaling 2,420 acres and 31 miles of shoreline, was purchased and conserved in 2021.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 1 Jan. 2026
It is now being conserved under the supervision of county archaeologist Kristoffer Dahle, Dybvik noted.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
In 2023, however, Glendale conserved the full 7,000 acre-feet because a wet year on the Salt provided the city with enough water to make up for losses in Colorado River water.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserved
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Following a meticulous four-year renovation, creative directors Kirstin Bailey and Paul Haslhofer have carefully preserved the building’s historic bones while introducing a more contemporary aesthetic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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The church's history is preserved throughout the building, including a space dedicated to those who came before.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Burries needed just 10 shots to lead Arizona, which hit 57% of its shots in the first half and maintained that success rate until the final minutes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The film premièred to great acclaim, enabling him to secure not only the funding for his next project but also a production team and ensemble that he’s maintained for nearly three decades.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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In January 2026, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released plans to open up parts of Southern California, including public land adjacent to national and state parks, protected coastlines, and waterways.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
20 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday night, Campbell responded to the letter, stating that most of the claims Harold mentioned in the letter take issue with his personal opinion, which is protected under First Amendment rights and his role as a journalist and commentator.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Conserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserved. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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