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as in preservation
the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state
everyone has a duty to aid in the conservation of our nation's wilderness areas
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as in maintenance
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
the conservation of the nation's monuments and memorials
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Recent Examples of conservation
The exhibition spans more than 2,000 years of boxing imagery, tracing a thread of human struggle that Louis Marchesano, the museum's deputy director of curatorial affairs and conservation, said helps explain Rocky's enduring pull.
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CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Officials from the Minnesota Land Trust worked with officials from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Washington County and Afton to come up with a plan to purchase the land and protect it under a conservation easement co-held by the Land Trust and Washington County.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
This is a land grab in the name of conservation, Nitin Rai, a fellow at the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment, told the outlet.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
The timing of her debut on Earth Day is intended to highlight conservation efforts — and the stakes are significant.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Officials from the Minnesota Land Trust worked with officials from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Washington County and Afton to come up with a plan to purchase the land and protect it under a conservation easement co-held by the Land Trust and Washington County.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
This is a land grab in the name of conservation, Nitin Rai, a fellow at the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment, told the outlet.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
The timing of her debut on Earth Day is intended to highlight conservation efforts — and the stakes are significant.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservation
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The projects cover diverse artistic traditions and conservation needs, ranging from fragile works on paper to grand paintings and objects requiring advanced preservation techniques.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort The preservation of its historic garden is of prime concern at Jnane Rumi, as is a dedicated approach to social sustainability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Your athletic endeavors are now about maintenance, not milestones.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Preventive routines, accessible wellness products, and home solutions that reduce ongoing maintenance may help pet owners monitor potential issues earlier while potentially supporting more manageable costs.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.—
Annie Chestnut Tutor,
Boston Herald,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Conservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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