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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
Herbs like rosemary are a smart, low-effort crop that saves money and adds fresh flavor on demand.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
When stress and adrenaline are maxed, muscle memory is what saves your partner.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Completing simple maintenance tasks yourself saves money, but there is a high risk of errors.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
In a season 3 teaser, Peter saves Suraj Sharma's Jay Batra from some thugs at a soccer stadium.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
First, Team Canada barely survived against Czechia, as Jordan Binnington, the often criticized Canadian goalie, made a few key saves down the stretch in a 4-3 win.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 18 Feb. 2026
The film is inspired by the autobiographical chronicle Disparen a la bandada by Fernando Villagrán, who is one of the two students whose lives Silva saves in the story.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Mind you, Paiva was credited with 182 saves a year ago.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
This enables, for example, ultra-fast charging while requiring only thinner cables, which saves weight and costs.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
When stress and adrenaline are maxed, muscle memory is what saves your partner.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Completing simple maintenance tasks yourself saves money, but there is a high risk of errors.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
In a season 3 teaser, Peter saves Suraj Sharma's Jay Batra from some thugs at a soccer stadium.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
First, Team Canada barely survived against Czechia, as Jordan Binnington, the often criticized Canadian goalie, made a few key saves down the stretch in a 4-3 win.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 18 Feb. 2026
The film is inspired by the autobiographical chronicle Disparen a la bandada by Fernando Villagrán, who is one of the two students whose lives Silva saves in the story.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Mind you, Paiva was credited with 182 saves a year ago.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
This enables, for example, ultra-fast charging while requiring only thinner cables, which saves weight and costs.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saves
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What redeems him, at least in the reader’s eyes, is Catherine’s love.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Gabriel And Lil'Jordan Humphrey totally redeems himself.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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As sea levels rise, a family on a remote island rescues a mysterious woman.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The song begins just after Benedict rescues Sophie from sharing a dance with another attendee.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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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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Holiday Inn, owned by IHG, eliminated a la carte breakfast items in favor of a buffet-only model — a cost-cutting measure that preserves the breakfast buffet offering while reducing labor and food waste.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Despite its modest price point, the Sam Vincent #223 1990-91 Hoops card remains a fun bit of basketball collecting lore and preserves a bizarre incident from Jordan’s career.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The program dedicates money for literacy instruction in schools.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
19 Feb. 2026
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After the death of his gangster father, a teen in 1960s Japan is adopted by a kabuki actor and dedicates himself to mastering the theatrical art.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 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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Hammer spares no hard truths and offers no pat feelings with regard to how these people are bound to end up and what dementia ultimately does to them.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
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Its small population of 280,000, however, spares it from being a prime target for large-scale drug trafficking.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Oklahoma Voice maintains editorial independence.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoman,
15 Feb. 2026
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The sneaker’s tongue and shoelaces appear to have been given a vintage-esque off-white treatment, and the black toe features a new ripstop material, but the style otherwise maintains the original details of the 1995 Neon colorway.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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