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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
Kober said the program saves the department money in the long term.
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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
In the aftermath, Jay tells Mabel admitted everything to the police, which puts an end to Camila's casino plans and saves the Arconia from certain doom.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Repurposing meals reduces waste, saves money, and makes weeknight cooking more efficient.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
So, in the long run, properly staffing the Office of Special Education ultimately saves money for federal and state taxpayers.
—K. Ward Cummings, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
That saves them a trip to the grocery store and the energy of cooking.
—Marielle Segarra, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
That flexibility saves residents money and helps keep the lights on.
—Erin Smith, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
That conversational access to the fine print not only saves keystrokes, but also reduces miscommunication, which is often the silent culprit behind change-order disputes and blown budgets.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
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
In the aftermath, Jay tells Mabel admitted everything to the police, which puts an end to Camila's casino plans and saves the Arconia from certain doom.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Repurposing meals reduces waste, saves money, and makes weeknight cooking more efficient.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
So, in the long run, properly staffing the Office of Special Education ultimately saves money for federal and state taxpayers.
—K. Ward Cummings, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
That saves them a trip to the grocery store and the energy of cooking.
—Marielle Segarra, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
That flexibility saves residents money and helps keep the lights on.
—Erin Smith, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
That conversational access to the fine print not only saves keystrokes, but also reduces miscommunication, which is often the silent culprit behind change-order disputes and blown budgets.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 21 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 sensor also conserves battery to ensure a long range.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Oct. 2025
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Blowing a whistle, instead of yelling, also conserves energy.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
1 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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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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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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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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This is precisely the case with Garnier’s All-in-1 Micellar Cleansing Water, which spares you from having to rub at your face or use water to rinse off a cleanser.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Maldives also maintains a complete ban on the import, sale, distribution, possession and use of electronic cigarettes and vaping products, regardless of age.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Saves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saves. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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