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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
Because they are considered low-impact, Type II actions are exempt from the full SEQRA environmental review process, which saves time and reduces bureaucratic hurdles.
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Carlina Rivera, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Be more human while AI handles production Use the time AI saves to develop fascinating hobbies and stories.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
After all, the absence of anything—choosing not to fill a space that would otherwise be occupied by a dial, or a button, or a piece of trim—saves money.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
That approach saves time while improving result quality.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
This hack saves you counter space while keeping ingredients distinguishable and accessible.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
Kimbrel is fifth on the career saves list with 440.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2026
The ideal time to do this is during a brake replacement (just saves a little labor).
—John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
And anyone who has tried to record a podcast while the neighbor has the leaf-blower out or their dog is barking will know that this sort of environmental control saves a whole lot of post-production time and headaches.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Carlina Rivera, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Be more human while AI handles production Use the time AI saves to develop fascinating hobbies and stories.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
After all, the absence of anything—choosing not to fill a space that would otherwise be occupied by a dial, or a button, or a piece of trim—saves money.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
That approach saves time while improving result quality.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
This hack saves you counter space while keeping ingredients distinguishable and accessible.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
Kimbrel is fifth on the career saves list with 440.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2026
The ideal time to do this is during a brake replacement (just saves a little labor).
—John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
And anyone who has tried to record a podcast while the neighbor has the leaf-blower out or their dog is barking will know that this sort of environmental control saves a whole lot of post-production time and headaches.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saves
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Gabriel And Lil'Jordan Humphrey totally redeems himself.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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A lot is happening, but the episode redeems itself with the announcement that Monica and Chandler are going to be parents — one of the most heartwarming moments of the entire series.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
26 Nov. 2025
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Bradford rescues her from that nightmare, and with that, their on-again, off-again romance became the relationship most Rookie fans root for.—
Tanya Melendez,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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But then Hopper develops a conscience and rescues the poor kid, but not before Scarface shows up and captures them both.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
31 Dec. 2025
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As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Adding a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch around fruit tree bases insulates the soil, conserves moisture, and reduces weeds.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
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More effective diplomacy, as demonstrated by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron at the same forum, conveys the same message about resisting bullying through measured language that preserves dignity and institutional respect.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The customer sees an offer that fits local purchasing power, while the subscription provider preserves its global pricing structure.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The federal government dedicates virtually no resources to such work.—
Jasper Craven,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The plan dedicates 35% of the total funding to preserving existing state infrastructure, 19% to water and transportation projects, 16% public safety projects and 11% in affordable housing and local projects.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
16 Jan. 2026
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The bottom line There is no federal program that directly forgives or restructures credit card debt, but that doesn't mean borrowers are stuck.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 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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The film spares nothing in showing the cruelty he and others, including Lupita Nyong'o's Patsey, endured.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
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The new hospital opening at 1000 Fivepoint spares patients in this region a commute to Duarte, the site of City of Hope’s founding campus.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
1 Dec. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Gonzales has pleaded not guilty and his legal team maintains he's being scapegoated.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Saves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saves. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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