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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
Clark had a collection of par saves around the turn as Scottie Scheffler was making a move and poured it on with a fairway metal to get within four feet for eagle on the par-five 16th for an even-par 70 that gave him a six-shot lead.
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Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Ecuador has shot more goals, and met opposition from Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room, credited with 3 saves so far.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
The brand that saves time, reduces friction and feels like it was designed for their actual life earns the right to become emotional later.
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Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The only nonstop route between North America and the South African city saves a whopping eight hours of travel time.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
In either case, Grasshopper saves you from needing to expose your personal phone number for business operations.
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John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
Consider a modest home improvement that fits your budget, such as setting a simple meal-prep shelf that reliably saves time.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Repurposing plastic water bottles reduces waste and saves money on household items.
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Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
Deferring care saves money today, but risks severe long-term efficiency losses and sudden system failures down the road.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Ecuador has shot more goals, and met opposition from Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room, credited with 3 saves so far.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
The brand that saves time, reduces friction and feels like it was designed for their actual life earns the right to become emotional later.
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Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The only nonstop route between North America and the South African city saves a whopping eight hours of travel time.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
In either case, Grasshopper saves you from needing to expose your personal phone number for business operations.
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John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
Consider a modest home improvement that fits your budget, such as setting a simple meal-prep shelf that reliably saves time.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Repurposing plastic water bottles reduces waste and saves money on household items.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
Deferring care saves money today, but risks severe long-term efficiency losses and sudden system failures down the road.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saves
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When a child redeems their certificate with Pizza Hut, they are celebrated.
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By the end of the season-five premiere, however, A-Train redeems himself.
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After a handsome pediatrician named Steve (McConaughey) rescues Mary from oncoming traffic, the pair hit it off over the course of one impossibly romantic evening— only for Mary to discover that Steve is actually Fran's fiancé.
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Drone boat rescues chopper pilots in Iran war.
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The brain further conserves power by relying on highly efficient biological mechanisms that have been refined through millions of years of evolution.
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Mulching not only conserves water, requiring less frequent watering, but also helps maintain consistent soil temperature, promoting a healthier growing environment for your roses.
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The restrictions apply to existing single-family homes, not new construction, a carveout that preserves incentives for financial firms to invest in new housing construction, the staffer noted.
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Daniel Mendelsohn, the most recent translator of the Odyssey, preserves that scheme, writing a detailed, luxuriant, often beautiful line.
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Jelly Roll dedicates Grammy win to wife After winning the Grammy for best contemporary country album, Jelly Roll got emotional on the podium, dedicating the award to his wife, who wept and applauded in the audience.
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What the Science Actually Shows About Pulsetto For anyone skeptical of the marketing, Pulsetto dedicates an entire page on its site to research.
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But Hannah, who sees his true good nature, forgives him.
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While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.
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That move largely spares local governments budgetary hits that nonpartisan legislative analysts pegged between $2 billion to $3 billion annually.
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The exclusive course, which is financially supported by oligarch Oleg Deripaska, a Putin associate, spares no expense.
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The company leases the roof to a third-party solar company that operates and maintains the solar array.
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On a broader scale, Elementl maintains a corporate strategy to facilitate the addition of more than 100 gigawatts of carbon-free electricity to the United States power grid by the year 2050.
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“Saves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saves. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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