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as in rescued
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 spared
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 preserved
to keep in good condition
lovingly saved the classic car and even upgraded its engine
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as in devoted
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I'm saving this dress for a formal occasion
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Recent Examples of saved
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Don't Be Dumb broke Spotify's record as the most pre-saved hip-hop album on the platform with 1 million total pre-saves.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
That meant losing history, purchases and years of saved data.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
The singer’s twelfth studio album, which is due out October 3, has become the most pre-saved project in the history of Spotify’s countdown page feature, according to the streaming platform.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The streamer announced on Instagram that The Life of a Showgirl became the most pre-saved album Countdown Page in Spotify history.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
And since methane is a fuel, the sale of the saved methane can offset the cost of upgrading hardware.
—Umair Irfan, Wired News, 21 June 2025
Until another aggressive forecheck led Verhaeghe to try to jam home a wraparound shot and the saved puck was left for Tkachuk to put in the net.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
Since 2019, that password manager has included a checkup tool that notifies you if a saved password shows up in a data breach.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Van Haalen saved the child with the help of firefighters Ben Wafful and Marco Matias, who both received life-saving awards at the ceremony.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Asitimbay, who suffered severe head and body trauma, was rushed by medics to New York-Presbyterian Hospital Queens but could not be saved.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Defenders of import taxes sometimes argue that lobbying is unfortunate but worthwhile given all the jobs that are saved or protected.
—Washington Post Editorial Board, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, millions of baby boomers are coming of retirement age in waves, yet don’t have enough saved and many lack a clear plan to fill the gap.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Smith’s definition of success is the number of people who’ve told him Shinedown’s music has saved their lives.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Perhaps she could have been saved.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
But what saved the boys in the end was planning—and a whole lot of daring.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The album surpassed 1 million pre-saves on Spotify, becoming hip-hop’s most pre-saved album on the platform.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Don't Be Dumb broke Spotify's record as the most pre-saved hip-hop album on the platform with 1 million total pre-saves.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
That meant losing history, purchases and years of saved data.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
The singer’s twelfth studio album, which is due out October 3, has become the most pre-saved project in the history of Spotify’s countdown page feature, according to the streaming platform.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The streamer announced on Instagram that The Life of a Showgirl became the most pre-saved album Countdown Page in Spotify history.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
And since methane is a fuel, the sale of the saved methane can offset the cost of upgrading hardware.
—Umair Irfan, Wired News, 21 June 2025
Until another aggressive forecheck led Verhaeghe to try to jam home a wraparound shot and the saved puck was left for Tkachuk to put in the net.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
Since 2019, that password manager has included a checkup tool that notifies you if a saved password shows up in a data breach.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
Verb
In Sonic 3’s credits, Sonic is being chased by an army of Metal Sonics, only to be suddenly saved by Rose.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Van Haalen saved the child with the help of firefighters Ben Wafful and Marco Matias, who both received life-saving awards at the ceremony.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Asitimbay, who suffered severe head and body trauma, was rushed by medics to New York-Presbyterian Hospital Queens but could not be saved.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Defenders of import taxes sometimes argue that lobbying is unfortunate but worthwhile given all the jobs that are saved or protected.
—Washington Post Editorial Board, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, millions of baby boomers are coming of retirement age in waves, yet don’t have enough saved and many lack a clear plan to fill the gap.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Smith’s definition of success is the number of people who’ve told him Shinedown’s music has saved their lives.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Perhaps she could have been saved.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
But what saved the boys in the end was planning—and a whole lot of daring.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saved
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Get ready for a weekend curated for HER—holistic, empowered, and redeemed.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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Firefighters rescued one occupant from the apartment where the fire started and performed lifesaving measures, along with medics, for 40 minutes, Willie said, but the man died at the scene.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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Six members of the group survived and were rescued.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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He could have easily been killed but, according to family lore, the horses spared his life.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Our parents would have been so grateful if vaccines could have spared us.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The move is meant to symbolize a shift away from the era’s repressive stance, though some critics argue the site should be preserved as a memory space for victims rather than repurposed commercially.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The former film, from Joshua Seftel, follows CBS correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp on an essay project into the bedrooms of kids gunned down in school shootings, their private worlds heartbreakingly preserved by their families.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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These people had devoted their lives to public service, Brown pointed out during a debate with Whitman.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The operation is run by Patrick (Neil Patrick Harris), a parent who lost a child to cancer and devoted his life to making the experience easier for other families battling the disease.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2026
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Crews push water out of the old canal, build a firm base and begin rebuilding the roadway from reclaimed ground.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Zoe works primarily in reclaimed textiles, which also piqued Hannah’s interest.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Comprehensive plans guide where homes are built, how infrastructure is funded, how flood risks are managed, and which lands are conserved for agriculture, water supply and wildlife.—
Haley Busch,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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The eastern shoreline of Tuckertown Reservoir, totaling 2,420 acres and 31 miles of shoreline, was purchased and conserved in 2021.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Jan. 2026
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Our bodies naturally produce glutathione and optimal levels can be maintained through diet and lifestyle factors.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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The city has maintained strict lighting codes ever since, with streetlights and public lighting designed to protect night-sky visibility.—
Megan Eaves,
Outside,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Saved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saved. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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