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 Using compost improves plant growth and conserves water. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 This approach conserves underground water resources. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026 As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities. — Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 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 The lab is one of the oldest continuously operating facilities that conserves underwater artifacts from sites like shipwrecks, according to its website. — Jarrod Wardwell, Houston Chronicle, 22 Feb. 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 Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park conserves nearly 13,000 acres of rare hardwood bottomland along the Mississippi River, including eerie bald cypress swamp. — Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 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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  • Built with vodka, dry vermouth, olive brine, and sparkling wine, the dirty martini spritz preserves the savory backbone of a dirty martini while opening it up with effervescence.
    — Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026
  • The ultimate responsibility of a leader is to choose not the easiest option, but the one that best preserves the state’s security and core interests.
    — Anne Neuberger, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Definition of preserves
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  • According to her, Summit Express answers its phones seven days a week for extended hours, maintains a long-standing safety record while covering a vast area annually across Colorado’s mountain roads.
    — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • As such, Daoism maintains its complex and diverse nature well into the modern era, still striving to bring it all back into balance with the Dao.
    — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of maintains
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  • The roof’s steep metal surface not only protects the home from cold winds, but creates enough height for an additional sleeping loft.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • Colorado currently protects the right of transgender student-athletes to compete on school and collegiate sports teams that align with their gender identity.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
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“Conserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserves. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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