as in saves
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense
in tough times people learn how to economize
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This honesty saves everyone time and heartache.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026 -
The average trip to ALDI is right around 30 minutes, the Price Leadership Report says, leading to 77% of shoppers saying ALDI saves them time.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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Vasopressin also conserves water by reducing urine output.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
17 Nov. 2025
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The new approach offers a dual solution that simultaneously conserves agricultural resources and produces a biodegradable alternative to address landfill waste.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Justice Department has said a trial risks a jury verdict that spares Boeing from further punishment.—
Jamie Stengle,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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YouTube continues to be a dominant force in advertising and entertainment, but the disruption from generative artificial intelligence spares no company.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Economizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economizes. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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