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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
Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
Medics rushed both victims to Jacobi Medical Center but they could not be saved.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
And then there are those who’ve told Young that her music saved their lives.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Jansen Harkins took a shot from the right circle that was saved by Hellebuyck with his right pad.
—Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Then, after the B’s repeatedly turned it over in their zone, Lindholm wiped out the final 26 seconds of the PP with a hooking call that may have saved a goal as the puck was laying behind Swayman in the crease.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Witt had three defensive runs saved (DRS) per The Fielding Bible.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Catherine and Hunter Muklebust, parents of Harvey, think having them at their son's Savage, Minnesota, child care center could have saved his life.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Warren senior guard Braylon Walker saved his best for last, at least at the high school level.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 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
Fittingly, what saved me were the restrictions that had by that point long been placed on my own life—work, family, routine—and the small adjustments which, like moving from a first draft to publication, can make things better, easier to live with.
—Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
Medics rushed both victims to Jacobi Medical Center but they could not be saved.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
And then there are those who’ve told Young that her music saved their lives.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Jansen Harkins took a shot from the right circle that was saved by Hellebuyck with his right pad.
—Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Then, after the B’s repeatedly turned it over in their zone, Lindholm wiped out the final 26 seconds of the PP with a hooking call that may have saved a goal as the puck was laying behind Swayman in the crease.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Witt had three defensive runs saved (DRS) per The Fielding Bible.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Catherine and Hunter Muklebust, parents of Harvey, think having them at their son's Savage, Minnesota, child care center could have saved his life.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Warren senior guard Braylon Walker saved his best for last, at least at the high school level.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saved
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Someone else sold a $4 million winner This ticket must be redeemed at a Florida Lottery office, such as the Fort Myers office about 25 miles from this Sunoco.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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But Solanke redeemed himself in 2022-23 with the drop looming for Bournemouth again, scoring in three crucial victories against Fulham, Spurs and Leeds United in the April and also setting up the other two goals, including Dango Ouattara’s stoppage-time winner, in a 3-2 defeat of his current club.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Authorities are searching for three missing crew members from the Mayuree Naree after 20 were rescued by the Omani navy, according to Thailand's Marine Department.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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At least one person was killed in the attack, according to multiple media reports, citing Iraqi port officials, and 38 crew members were rescued from the ships.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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And in a social media obsessed society often reduced to a cacophony of complaints, the back-to-back American League Cy Young award winner should be spared the cynicism that, regardless of his choice, is certain to come his way.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The affordability crisis hitting consumers has not spared childcare providers, further adding to the financial burden on families.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Carefully preserved for more than 200 years, the rare artifacts are valued at $150,000 and $80,000, respectively.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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Much of its limestone facing was preserved for use in the new 30th Street bridge.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the second half, Kansas devoted much more attention to the shooter.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers devoted several hours to debating House Bill 991 on Thursday.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Made with reclaimed wood from the original house and colored with touches of the red and yellow of the Spanish flag and old family photos, the neighborhood bar has a worn charm and approachability, with a TV at the end of the bar that will be tuned to sports.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 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
Verb
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The state has conserved 70 acres of coastal land in Portsmouth thanks to settlement funds from an oil spill that marred area waters more than 20 years ago.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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Atlanta Track Club Galloway believed walking during a run reduced the risk of injury, conserved energy and kept confidence afloat.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Construction began in 1998, and humans have maintained a continuous presence on the orbiting outpost since November 2000.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rady has also maintained an ongoing collaboration with UC San Diego.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Saved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saved. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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