CONSERVING Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

conserving 1 of 3

noun

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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conserving

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adjective

as in saving

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conserving

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verb

present participle of conserve

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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As one of the world’s leading manta ray research organizations, The Manta Trust is dedicated to educating and conserving habitats for these majestic creatures. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Colorado has been dealing with significant drought conditions this year, and conserving water is proving challenging. — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Ayala Land is shoring up funds and conserving capital amid a weakness in the residential property market as the ongoing Iran war has tempered consumer spending and slowed economic growth. — Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Most undergo breast-conserving surgeries known as a lumpectomy, while fewer than 30% undergo mastectomies. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 The incidents highlight ongoing challenges in protecting California's marine resources and reinforce CDFW's commitment to conserving the state's wildlife and fisheries for future generations. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 29 July 2026 This book offers scientific guidance on conserving water while still cultivating a bountiful garden. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 23 July 2026 This may be because mothers of other species have different ways of conserving energy, says Malin Lilley, a comparative psychologist at Texas A&M University, who wasn’t involved in the new study. — Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 22 July 2026 The game slows not only because bodies tire more quickly, but because players begin pacing themselves earlier — conserving energy for the moments that matter most. — Alan McCall, New York Times, 11 July 2026

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Noun

There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.

— Annie Chestnut Tutor, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025

Definition of preserving

Adjective

It can be stripped through re-saving or format conversion, which is why the two systems are meant to complement each other.

— Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Less saving and more investment mean more competitive bidding for funds and therefore higher interest rates.

— Kenneth S. Rogoff, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of saving

Verb

The new mRNA flu vaccine is also an option, as it was found in one study to be 27% more effective at protecting against illnesses in older adults than a standard shot.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Commanders at military bases and personnel protecting critical infrastructure often do not have the legal authority to destroy or degrade drones that illegally fly into their airspace.

— Seth G. Jones, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of protecting

Verb

The few remaining workers maintaining the plant, however, received those benefits upon ratification.

— Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Icelandic voters rejected the measure amid widespread concern over maintaining control over fishing rights, a backbone of the country’s economy.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of maintaining

Noun

The country is more vulnerable to an oil slump than many other producers, making its defense of prices and preservation of OPEC’s relevance a priority.

— Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026
The property now has a preservation easement on it, which requires the owner to maintain the historic property.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

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