as in conservation
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as in except
not including
saving three members, the club is now fully committed to the fund-raising project
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as in preserving
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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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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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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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as in maintaining
to keep in good condition
lovingly saved the classic car and even upgraded its engine
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as in dedicating
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I'm saving this dress for a formal occasion
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Recent Examples of saving
Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
With the daylight saving time change behind us and warmer weather ahead, spring and summer are practically here already.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Industry analysis has estimated that factory upgrades and cleaner technologies are already saving around 35 billion liters of fresh water annually.
—Assef Shaikh, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Everyone who’s feeling groggy this week gets a pass thanks to daylight saving time.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
With the daylight saving time change behind us and warmer weather ahead, spring and summer are practically here already.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, faced with growing US public disapproval and pressure from anxious financial markets, a defensive Trump with no clear exit strategy appears to be looking for a face-saving way out of his Iranian adventure, even if that means leaving behind a regional mess for others to try and clean up.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Industry analysis has estimated that factory upgrades and cleaner technologies are already saving around 35 billion liters of fresh water annually.
—Assef Shaikh, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saving
Noun
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Participants on Wednesday said the work group’s focus is wide-ranging, with more than 15 studies underway on groundwater recharging, converting groundwater supplies to surface water, and other efforts around water quantity, quality and conservation.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort The resort recently partnered with WiseOceans, a global marine conservation and education company, to implement marine conservation programming and further the property’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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
Adjective
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From New York’s East Village to Seattle’s oldest neighborhood and New Orleans’ eclectic Bywater community, meet the vintage retailers aren’t just selling clothes—they’re preserving culture, telling stories, and encouraging consumers to slow down and value garments that were made to last.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Its trip-planning aspects overlap somewhat with those of this new main MTA app, but TrainTime is largely geared toward buying and redeeming tickets and will continue to be so for a while.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
25 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps the only redeeming quality is the show’s art direction inspired by legendary Marvel comic-book artist Jack Kirby.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Devastating flooding occurred in North Shore communities on Oahu, where homes were swept away and residents needed rescuing.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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But Emma said the Russian government showed little interest in rescuing her sister, pointing to Elizabeth's public opinions online as a human rights activist.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) last week released a list of energy-conserving measures for consumers, including working from home, driving more slowly and carpooling.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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As with her earlier work, ecotourism will be a crucial component of conserving these feral swamplands and dry tropical forests at the heart of South America.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In battleground districts, 84% of voters support maintaining Medicare Advantage funding.—
Joe Hardy,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Engineers must ensure that the bag volume and heat exchanger capacity scale up accordingly, all while maintaining sterility and easy bedside handling.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saving. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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