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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
Nate comes back to life and strangles Cassie in a dark green Bottega Veneta suit, then Maddy saves her.
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Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
And generic competition saves consumers and taxpayers money, with prices falling 15% to 40% when three to five generics enter the market, and as much as 90% once 10 or more enter.
—Wayne T Brough, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Without this data, there can be no way to measure what percentage of time the AI saves in accomplishing tasks.
—Terdawn Deboe, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Request a quiet block from a co-worker, because clarity saves energy and keeps projects moving.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
That saves you 33% on a heavy-hitting Bluetooth speaker featuring AI Sound Boost, up to 16 hours of playtime, and an industry-leading IP68 life-proof design.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Customers consistently confirm that the water timer saves time and could potentially save homeowners money by avoiding overwatering.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Breast cancer surgery saves lives.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 May 2026
Hierarchy saves time and stops confusion cold.
—Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
And generic competition saves consumers and taxpayers money, with prices falling 15% to 40% when three to five generics enter the market, and as much as 90% once 10 or more enter.
—Wayne T Brough, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Without this data, there can be no way to measure what percentage of time the AI saves in accomplishing tasks.
—Terdawn Deboe, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Request a quiet block from a co-worker, because clarity saves energy and keeps projects moving.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
That saves you 33% on a heavy-hitting Bluetooth speaker featuring AI Sound Boost, up to 16 hours of playtime, and an industry-leading IP68 life-proof design.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Customers consistently confirm that the water timer saves time and could potentially save homeowners money by avoiding overwatering.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Breast cancer surgery saves lives.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 May 2026
Hierarchy saves time and stops confusion cold.
—Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saves
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When a child redeems their certificate with Pizza Hut, they are celebrated.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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By the end of the season-five premiere, however, A-Train redeems himself.—
Derek Lawrence,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Boyd shows up and rescues the Marsies, including Lily, who has taken on a journalistic role with her video camera.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
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Galante, 48, lives in North Carolina with 14 cats — Bean, Sunny, Princess Butterscotch, Dumpling, Penny, Shadow, Eugene, Miles, Leo, Oreo, Ranger, Timmy, Pumpkin and Miso — all rescues she's taken in since 2023.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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This method conserves water, meets each plant's hydration needs, and prevents overwatering by eliminating human error such as forgetting to turn off the hose.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
31 May 2026
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Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park conserves nearly 13,000 acres of rare hardwood bottomland along the Mississippi River, including eerie bald cypress swamp.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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The foundation preserves the work of iconic photographer Gordon Parks through various artistic and educational initiatives.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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The fossil record rarely preserves direct evidence of predator-prey interactions.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Since not all companies think this way, entrepreneur Jordan Buich dedicates much of his time to fleshing out the infrastructure that determines how companies become understood, trusted, and valued by the market.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The state dedicates its property taxes to bond repayment.—
Bryan P. Sears,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2026
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But Hannah, who sees his true good nature, forgives him.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
22 May 2026
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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.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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As for features, Mercedes-Benz spares no expense on its iconic SUV.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Yet once Adam is fully in command of his sword, so to speak, and subjected to a brawny He-Man makeover that at least spares him the lank bowl cut of the original model, things get rather less spry.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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These advanced technologies ensure the router maintains a high data throughput and more stable performance, even when in a congested network.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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“Saves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saves. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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