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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
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Set 19 years after Harry, Ron and Hermione saved the wizarding world, the play follows them on a new adventure alongside a brave new generation arriving at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Okay, at that point, the Heimlich maneuver went crazy, like blew out, God knows how many thousands of lives have been saved.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
With extra downtime during the pandemic, the Michigan resident researched and consulted a friend on how best to grow his spare cash saved from a part-time job in the market.
—Yun Li,kate Rooney,alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
At such protests, white policemen often famously saved their worst acts of brutality for the few white demonstrators.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
Mira Gonen, speaking from Tel Aviv, learned a month ago from Phibbs that Gens had saved him.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
But Aunt Bella, who had saved Fritzie, could not save herself; within weeks, she was murdered in the gas chambers.
—Bernard Cherkasov, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
His performance in center — where Langford has an advantage in defensive runs saved and defensive value in three fewer starts — may too.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 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
The animal rights activist saved two cows from slaughter, Liberty and Indigo, in 2020.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Set 19 years after Harry, Ron and Hermione saved the wizarding world, the play follows them on a new adventure alongside a brave new generation arriving at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Okay, at that point, the Heimlich maneuver went crazy, like blew out, God knows how many thousands of lives have been saved.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
With extra downtime during the pandemic, the Michigan resident researched and consulted a friend on how best to grow his spare cash saved from a part-time job in the market.
—Yun Li,kate Rooney,alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
At such protests, white policemen often famously saved their worst acts of brutality for the few white demonstrators.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
Mira Gonen, speaking from Tel Aviv, learned a month ago from Phibbs that Gens had saved him.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
But Aunt Bella, who had saved Fritzie, could not save herself; within weeks, she was murdered in the gas chambers.
—Bernard Cherkasov, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
His performance in center — where Langford has an advantage in defensive runs saved and defensive value in three fewer starts — may too.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saved
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But the song is redeemed by a stellar, slow-building vocal performance, and by her sense of humor.—
Vrinda Jagota,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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The still-young year of 2026 could be similarly redeemed.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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First into his life comes Jessie involved in a shipwreck with her uncle, a past colleague of Mason’s, who drowns in a vicious storm and almost takes Jessie down with him before she is heroically rescued from near death by Mason, who brings her out of the drink and then back to life.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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Then in 2015, the FS Foundation rescued the vintage train and embarked on a meticulous restoration that balanced a return to the original design with the introduction of the necessary technology to operate on the electric tracks that Italy runs on today.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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And while viewers could easily assume Eli was spared the expectations of a Korean family like Audrey’s, those who raised him also wounded him.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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At one point, his mom was just seconds away from execution before her life was spared.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The restaurant itself has been protected as a historical French monument since 1990 and the classic interiors—complete with warm mahogany wood paneling by Jean Royère—are beautifully preserved.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The bar isn't called the Silver Dollar for nothing; the 65-foot bar has silver coins preserved in it from the 1920s.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Supporters of Pahlavi were particularly vocal in Mashhad this month, as attested by the prevalence of pro-monarchy graffiti on city walls, and the regime’s propaganda devoted particular attention to discrediting the former crown prince.—
Davood Moradian,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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In 2019, Carlson devoted an eleven-minute monologue to the woes of Sidney, Nebraska, which had once thrived as the headquarters of the sporting-goods chain Cabela’s.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Set the scene Marsa Al Arab extends 1,540 feet out to sea, on reclaimed land that runs alongside the famed Burj Al Arab, offering a new sidelong perspective on Dubai’s most famous landmark.—
Selina Denman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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Each table has a unique finish from reclaimed pine, with a sturdy MDF and iron base to prevent cracking over time.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 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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It is now being conserved under the supervision of county archaeologist Kristoffer Dahle, Dybvik noted.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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Multiple runs were conducted under international signal degradation, and all platforms maintained mission performance through alternate navigation and timing solutions.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Just a few high-quality tools, well maintained, can last any gardener a lifetime.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Saved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saved. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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