time-saving
adjective
time-sav·ing
ˈtīm-ˌsā-viŋ 
: intended or serving to expedite something
time-saving kitchen appliances
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The suspension of Global Entry, long promoted by the government as a time-saving benefit for frequent international travelers, drew swift criticism from Democratic lawmakers and industry groups.
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Hanna Park, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
As mentioned, these can help with routing tickets, gauging customer sentiment, generating responses based on knowledge base articles, and other time-saving tasks.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
Among the many reasons for the change could be the large increase in women’s employment and the growth of time-saving technology, such as dishwashers.
—Leila Gautham, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
Looking for more time-saving, fun gadgets at Amazon?
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
These legislative initiatives, combined with modular construction's inherent cost and time-saving advantages, create meaningful opportunities for affordable housing across the state.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Research has shown that spending money on time-saving services or objects is linked to greater life satisfaction rates.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026
Harvard research shows couples who pay for time-saving services — like house cleaning, takeout, and dog walking — report greater relationship satisfaction, especially during stressful periods.
—Tracee M. Herbaugh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Find out the most important tip for even coverage—plus some other time-saving tricks to speed up the priming process.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
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Hanna Park, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
As mentioned, these can help with routing tickets, gauging customer sentiment, generating responses based on knowledge base articles, and other time-saving tasks.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
Among the many reasons for the change could be the large increase in women’s employment and the growth of time-saving technology, such as dishwashers.
—Leila Gautham, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
Looking for more time-saving, fun gadgets at Amazon?
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
These legislative initiatives, combined with modular construction's inherent cost and time-saving advantages, create meaningful opportunities for affordable housing across the state.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Research has shown that spending money on time-saving services or objects is linked to greater life satisfaction rates.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026
Harvard research shows couples who pay for time-saving services — like house cleaning, takeout, and dog walking — report greater relationship satisfaction, especially during stressful periods.
—Tracee M. Herbaugh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Find out the most important tip for even coverage—plus some other time-saving tricks to speed up the priming process.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Time-saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time-saving. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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