as in except
not including
saving three members, the club is now fully committed to the fund-raising project
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1
as in redeeming
to free from the penalties or consequences of sin
the Christian belief that Jesus lived and died to save humanity
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2
as in rescuing
to remove from danger or harm
the firefighters managed to save the family just as the burning building was collapsing
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3
as in conserving
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense
we'll have to scrimp and save to be able to afford college
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4
as in maintaining
to keep in good condition
lovingly saved the classic car and even upgraded its engine
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5
as in dedicating
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I'm saving this dress for a formal occasion
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as in preserving
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as in conservation
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Recent Examples of saving
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
At this point, the Pokémon franchise remains one still desperately in need of saving.
—Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The explanation that Anatolij offers for his focus on saving mammals and birds is at best unneeded.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
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Preposition
It’s also covered by the Mills Act, meaning significant property tax savings are offered in exchange for preserving its historic appearance.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
At this point, the Pokémon franchise remains one still desperately in need of saving.
—Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
But life-saving projects are still being impacted, including medical services, food supplies, and vaccine programs.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The explanation that Anatolij offers for his focus on saving mammals and birds is at best unneeded.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saving
Conjunction
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But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts.—
Daniel M. Jimenez,
The Cannifornian,
22 June 2017
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But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.—
Chad Graff,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2017
Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
Verb
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Although the murderers are often characters with redeeming qualities, Nolan Hurst (David Cross) is more sympathetic than most, and his killing of toy store manager/part-time extortionist Patrick Palmer (Drew Seltzer) is an unpremeditated act of desperation, not the settling of a score.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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Other gamers are fuming that Microsoft has also changed its policies to block users from redeeming Reward points to pay for Xbox Game Pass subscriptions.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Concentrate on rescuing the remaining green leaves and getting the plant healthy.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Whether the Monster is part of Ana’s imagination or not, the scene carries a fragile, haunting power, suggesting that the only person capable of rescuing Ana from the pervasive mystery and misery of her home life belongs to the supernatural, outside the punishing borders of Franco’s Spain.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Our results resonate with growing evidence that preserving today’s living large herbivores and understanding the diversity of their ecological niches is crucial for conserving functional ecosystems.—
Aditya Reddy Kurre,
The Conversation,
21 Oct. 2025
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The human body’s strategies for conserving energy have something in common with how bears enter hibernation.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The property also hosts weddings, conferences and events, and is now managed by a nonprofit board dedicated to preserving the historic campus.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Not to mention preserving summer produce as pepper vinegar, pickled okra, or homemade jams to enjoy throughout the year.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Designing, assembling, and programming these bots requires significant time and effort, with students and hobbyists dedicating much of their summer and the full competition season to perfecting their creations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
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This could be as simple as tackling smaller tasks throughout the week or dedicating specific days to different areas.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But the smile is now more sparing, at least on camera.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
19 Dec. 2024
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Mercy for violence, however, remained more sparing.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
17 Nov. 2021
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“Saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saving. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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