economizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of economize
as in saves
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense in tough times people learn how to economize

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  1. saves
  2. conserves
  3. spares
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  • Latz was named the American League Reliever of the Month for June after recording an MLB-high 11 saves over 16 innings.
    — Cal Phillips Updated July 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2026
  • Moorhouse, in her 100th game for Orlando across all competitions, made three big first-half saves to keep the score at 0-0 heading into halftime.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Definition of saves
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  • This efficiency not only conserves limited resources but also builds community trust by minimizing unnecessary interactions.
    — Charles "Chuck" Broadway, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
  • The brain further conserves power by relying on highly efficient biological mechanisms that have been refined through millions of years of evolution.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026
Definition of conserves
Verb
  • The move spares Rodriguez a punishing cut to 145 but drops him into the sport's deepest, most wrestling-heavy division.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The outcome spares officials the headache of changing their ballot rules just a few months before the 2026 midterm congressional elections.
    — Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Definition of spares
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