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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
Coming prepared with a small, compact first aid kit can prevent a minor issue from turning into a major hassle; these essentials don't take up much room, and having them on hand saves you from scrambling to find a pharmacy in an unfamiliar place.
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
The bank has built its own meeting transcription and summarization tool which Elliott says saves hours of grunt work.
—Harry Booth, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
Twice By Mitch Albom Alfie Logan grows up with the extraordinary power to undo any moment of his life, a gift that saves him from mistakes, dangers, and heartbreak - but always at a cost.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
For users, this feature is free and saves time by eliminating the need to visit the merchant's website.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Suarez will finish as the NL saves leader with 40.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Now streaming on Disney+ RoboGobo saves a scared bat and stops The Slink from haunting MetroPet Island with her tricks.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Yet Twigs saves the best for last when the card’s owner eventually shows up and gets an unexpected surprise waiting behind the door.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
The intelligent and horrifying tentacle creature attempts to latch onto Hermit, but is unsuccessful after Wendy saves him.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
The bank has built its own meeting transcription and summarization tool which Elliott says saves hours of grunt work.
—Harry Booth, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
Twice By Mitch Albom Alfie Logan grows up with the extraordinary power to undo any moment of his life, a gift that saves him from mistakes, dangers, and heartbreak - but always at a cost.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
For users, this feature is free and saves time by eliminating the need to visit the merchant's website.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Suarez will finish as the NL saves leader with 40.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Now streaming on Disney+ RoboGobo saves a scared bat and stops The Slink from haunting MetroPet Island with her tricks.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Yet Twigs saves the best for last when the card’s owner eventually shows up and gets an unexpected surprise waiting behind the door.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
The intelligent and horrifying tentacle creature attempts to latch onto Hermit, but is unsuccessful after Wendy saves him.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saves
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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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Anyone who redeems this DraftKings promo will have a head-start going into Week 1 of the college football season.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Two decades later, and DiCamillo still can’t fathom the reach of the novel, about a girl named Opal who rescues a stray dog wreaking havoc in a Winn-Dixie supermarket.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The bar also partners with Wags and Walks, a non-profit organization that rescues and adopts dogs in need.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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The resort runs on 100% green power, has reduced its carbon footprint by 46%, and conserves millions of liters of water annually through advanced recycling and reduction measures.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Independent analysis by the World Wildlife Fund shows that saving one million pounds of fruit conserves 320 billion gallons of water and avoids 169,000 metric tons of carbon emissions.—
Ivanka Trump,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Another nearby point of interest for history buffs is Historic Blenheim and Civil War Interpretive Center, a Greek Revival-style house dating to 1859 that preserves signatures and pictographs from Federal soldiers who once lived there.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Clothing manufacturers no longer must choose between using a softener that is durable but negatively impacts cotton’s natural absorbency or one that preserves the fiber’s ability to hold moisture but also washes off through home laundering.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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While expanding access to mental health services, Project Healthy Minds also dedicates its mission to shifting cultural attitudes on mental health and wellness.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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In April, the Fab Four cast was announced for the project, which dedicates an entire film to each member of the band.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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The organization purchases medical debt for pennies on the dollar and then forgives it, focusing on individuals with high debt-to-income ratios.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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Add an eye-catching swivel chair to your den, get organized with entryway benches and office shelving, or get your dining room ready for dinner parties with a wood table that spares room for guests.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Where many of Krishna’s battles end in death for the aggressor, this story is remarkable for its mercy—Krishna spares Kaliya after the snake’s wives and children emerge from the pond to plead on his behalf.—
Seamus Sullivan
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Add in self-emptying, and this thing basically maintains itself.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Saves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saves. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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