conserves

verb

present tense third-person singular of conserve
1
as in preserves
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 maintains
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 conserves In Boise, a growing number of people have turned to xeriscaping in recent years, which is a type of landscaping that conserves water by using native or drought-tolerant plants, according to previous Statesman reporting. — Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026 This approach reduces development time, conserves resources, and quickly delivers new capabilities to the battlefield. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 During the regular season, though, James conserves energy, and much of that shows up on the defensive end. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 30 July 2026 As a bonus, the gravel acts as a mulch and conserves moisture in your pots. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 This efficiency not only conserves limited resources but also builds community trust by minimizing unnecessary interactions. — Charles "chuck" Broadway, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026 The brain further conserves power by relying on highly efficient biological mechanisms that have been refined through millions of years of evolution. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026 Mulching not only conserves water, requiring less frequent watering, but also helps maintain consistent soil temperature, promoting a healthier growing environment for your roses. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026 EPaper is a display technology—best known from the E Ink brand commercialized by E Ink Corporation and widely used in ereaders—that supports ultra-high pixel densities, reflects ambient light, remains readable in bright sunlight, and greatly conserves battery life. — Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conserves
  1. preserves
  2. maintains
  3. protects
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  • The developers told the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) on Thursday that the plan preserves 47 affordable housing units in the six-story building now known as The Grand on Beacon Hill.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Charles Bradshaw, community plans and liaison officer at Naval Base Coronado, said the bridge preserves vital defense access as part of the strategic highway network.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
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  • Raising military pay and expanding firepower were positive measures, but whether Tinubu maintains the political energy needed to fully implement structural changes beyond this election season remains to be seen, Barnett said.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • However, Gabbana maintains his creative responsibilities within the group together with Domenico Dolce, Alfonso’s brother.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of maintains
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  • Check the numbers, name the boundary, and choose the workaround that protects both freedom and trust.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Strong enforcement protects consumers and competitive markets.
    — Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Conserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserves. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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