as in saves
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense
in tough times people learn how to economize
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The budget for schools factoring in the new formula and facilities mergers and closures saves about $48 million, the district stated.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026 -
Consolidating the race for LaMalfa’s term with the primary election saves the cost and potential confusion of printing separate ballots for the June election.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Adding a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch around fruit tree bases insulates the soil, conserves moisture, and reduces weeds.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
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Its small population of 280,000, however, spares it from being a prime target for large-scale drug trafficking.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The film spares nothing in showing the cruelty he and others, including Lupita Nyong'o's Patsey, endured.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Economizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economizes. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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