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as in rescues
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 conserves
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 preserves
to keep in good condition
lovingly saved the classic car and even upgraded its engine
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as in dedicates
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I'm saving this dress for a formal occasion
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Recent Examples of saves
And after the bailout saves them, the couple doubles down, still chasing the fantasy of Versailles even as the guillotine sharpens.
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Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
While modern battlefield medicine saves more lives than ever, doctors continue to struggle with the damage that follows once bleeding is controlled.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Hamilton anchored it with signature saves across both halves.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
The irobot Roomba saves space with its mini home base and utilizes smart technology to map out a space and clean in precise rows while avoiding furniture.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
In The Dishwasher Loading the dishwasher properly saves you time and effort.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Hot peppers also grow more slowly than bell peppers, so overwintering them saves you even more growing time.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
Kober said the program saves the department money in the long term.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025
Hamida discovers the newborn still attached to her corpse by umbilical cord and saves him, breastfeeding and caring for the infant as her own.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
While modern battlefield medicine saves more lives than ever, doctors continue to struggle with the damage that follows once bleeding is controlled.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Hamilton anchored it with signature saves across both halves.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
The irobot Roomba saves space with its mini home base and utilizes smart technology to map out a space and clean in precise rows while avoiding furniture.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
In The Dishwasher Loading the dishwasher properly saves you time and effort.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Hot peppers also grow more slowly than bell peppers, so overwintering them saves you even more growing time.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
Kober said the program saves the department money in the long term.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025
Hamida discovers the newborn still attached to her corpse by umbilical cord and saves him, breastfeeding and caring for the infant as her own.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saves
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Earnify also redeems users on points to use inside convenient stores and gas stations, for all your road trip snack needs.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Portrayed throughout the season as an unholy fool of sorts, free of malice and premeditation and utterly harmless once properly medicated, Ed redeems himself to a certain extent.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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Saint Frances Wolf Sanctuary Saint Frances Wolf Sanctuary rescues wolves and wolf-dogs in need from across the country.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Fringilla escapes her captors, weaker but no less determined, and rescues Istredd from his cell.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 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 sensor also conserves battery to ensure a long range.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Oct. 2025
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The good feelings left by Saturday’s home display against Valencia, a 4-0 victory that preserves Madrid’s five-point lead over Barcelona at the top of La Liga.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Through it all, the specifically colloquial quality of the dialogue and the delivery of the vivacious voice cast preserves the film’s Mexican identity.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Following the deaths of his brother William (Felix Kammerer) and his sister-in-law Elizabeth (Mia Goth), Victor vows vengeance on the Creature and dedicates the rest of his life to a merciless pursuit of him.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Willie—a Galveston, Texas-native—dedicates his life to building a progressive faith community, deprogram toxic religiosity, and approaching life’s biggest questions with those who wonder.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sinnott forgives his parents, and parents today who waver on vaccination.—
Arthur Allen,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Still, Alice meets with him and forgives him.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 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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The administration maintains that the NCPC has jurisdiction over construction rather than demolition.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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According to AskUSDA, ground spices have a shorter shelf life compared to that of whole spices as the latter maintains its aroma and flavor longer.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Saves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saves. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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