SAVES Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

saves

verb

Definition of saves next

present tense third-person singular of save

as in redeems

to free from the penalties or consequences of sin the Christian belief that Jesus lived and died to save humanity

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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 Leaving clippings in place also saves you time and energy by not bagging. —

Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 This saves you the trouble of relying on potentially unreliable mobile networks to reach your destination. —

Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026 Repurposing them reduces waste and saves money on organizers and gardening supplies. —

Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026 Goldman Sachs economists reported this week that AI saves workers who use it correctly an average of 40 to 60 minutes per day. —

Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026 This stylish showerhead saves water with a 2-gallon-per-minute flow rate and Catalyst air induction technology that makes larger drops. —

Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026 Doing so saves fliers about 22%, on average, according to Google Flights data. —

Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026 Cleaning your faucet’s mesh filter, or aerator, improves water flow, saves energy, and ensures cleaner water. —

Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026 As the company says, this approach saves customers significant time, as the average transaction time will plummet to just eight seconds. —

Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026

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Fortunately, the play has a surprise ending that somewhat redeems the characters and story.

— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
In many ways, an athlete who redeems herself is far more relatable than one who simply dominates her sport from one Olympic cycle to the next.

— Frederick Dreier, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026