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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
Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2026
In three regular season matches, Charlotte has held Messi to only one goal and a saved penalty.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Crews who repair equipment at Daly City reaped 109 hours of saved time, while 75 hours were saved at Balboa Park and 57 at 16th and Mission.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2026
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
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Tom Clancy’s literary all-American action hero Jack Ryan saved the world in quite a few movies − played by a bunch of A-listers – before coming to TV.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Franklin saved itself from dropping too far from a skid, winning three straight as of late.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Create projects with measurable outcomes, such as time saved, accuracy improved or an increase in conversion rates.
—Wendy Stewart, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Police say Abdullah, a security guard, saved the lives of 140 children during the shooting.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 May 2026
In 2020, the firm saved a former funeral home in Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood from demolition.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Jennifer and Tim saved my life.
—David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
The La Jolla Recreation Center appears to have been saved from potential closure after San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria revised a budget proposal that last month included a scenario in which the 111-year-old building would be shuttered.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Adjective
Spotify noted that the album is one of the most pre-saved album Countdown Pages in platform history, with more than five million presaves.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2026
In three regular season matches, Charlotte has held Messi to only one goal and a saved penalty.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Crews who repair equipment at Daly City reaped 109 hours of saved time, while 75 hours were saved at Balboa Park and 57 at 16th and Mission.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
On Tuesday, Wahl said the three victims' actions likely saved 140 children, according to Al Jazeera.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Tom Clancy’s literary all-American action hero Jack Ryan saved the world in quite a few movies − played by a bunch of A-listers – before coming to TV.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Franklin saved itself from dropping too far from a skid, winning three straight as of late.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Create projects with measurable outcomes, such as time saved, accuracy improved or an increase in conversion rates.
—Wendy Stewart, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Police say Abdullah, a security guard, saved the lives of 140 children during the shooting.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 May 2026
In 2020, the firm saved a former funeral home in Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood from demolition.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Jennifer and Tim saved my life.
—David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
The La Jolla Recreation Center appears to have been saved from potential closure after San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria revised a budget proposal that last month included a scenario in which the 111-year-old building would be shuttered.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saved
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Fuel perks earned by shopping will be available for redemption immediately after shopping transactions are complete and can then be redeemed at any GetGo location.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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All gift cards and site credits must be redeemed by June 30.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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Thirteen people, including a child, were rescued.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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He was rescued and later arrested.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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In delivering this critique against the state of the country, Lear spared few targets, and even soap operas were fair game.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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White has routinely dismissed his credibility, while Paul has spared no effort in portraying White as an exploitative leader.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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And although the new addition containing the guest rooms sticks out quite a bit, the original brick structures have been carefully preserved.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The house has been preserved to highlight some of the more old-world aspects—spot wood beams, stone floors, and aqua window frames in nearly every room—for a taste of traditional Cycladic style.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
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Ted Turner, one of America’s largest private landowners, devoted decades to transforming 3,125 square miles of ranches into conservation laboratories across six states.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Walker was a transformative leader during his dozen years atop the Ford Foundation, one of the nation’s most active nonprofits devoted improve the quality of life for people around the world.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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All the birdhouses for sale are made from reclaimed fence wood, Bretl said.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Any HOAs that have purely decorative mowed grass common areas inaccessible to residents should plan on either supplying those areas with reclaimed water or removing mowed turf from such inaccessible locations before 2029.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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These nuclei are extremely well conserved across different species through evolution, all the way from lampreys to humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The fundamental principle is that water is conserved.—
Robert Knight,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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This lasted until 2023, when new management company Storey Hotel Management (who also run Nanuku Resort in Fiji and the Ameswell Hotel in California) took over, and the resort has maintained its elegance and quiet luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Purchased from the original owner’s daughter, the house had been lovingly maintained, preserving distinctive details like latticework, wood paneling, and a free-form pool.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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“Saved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saved. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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