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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
According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.
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Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
This simple practice keeps food waste down and saves you money over time.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
So, in the long run, properly staffing the Office of Special Education ultimately saves money for federal and state taxpayers.
—K. Ward Cummings, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
That saves them a trip to the grocery store and the energy of cooking.
—Marielle Segarra, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
That flexibility saves residents money and helps keep the lights on.
—Erin Smith, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
That conversational access to the fine print not only saves keystrokes, but also reduces miscommunication, which is often the silent culprit behind change-order disputes and blown budgets.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Preventive health care saves taxpayers money.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
By killing Jayson, Grasso saves Maeve and gives them both a second chance.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
This simple practice keeps food waste down and saves you money over time.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
So, in the long run, properly staffing the Office of Special Education ultimately saves money for federal and state taxpayers.
—K. Ward Cummings, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
That saves them a trip to the grocery store and the energy of cooking.
—Marielle Segarra, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
That flexibility saves residents money and helps keep the lights on.
—Erin Smith, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
That conversational access to the fine print not only saves keystrokes, but also reduces miscommunication, which is often the silent culprit behind change-order disputes and blown budgets.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Preventive health care saves taxpayers money.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
By killing Jayson, Grasso saves Maeve and gives them both a second chance.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saves
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Earnify also redeems users on points to use inside convenient stores and gas stations, for all your road trip snack needs.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Portrayed throughout the season as an unholy fool of sorts, free of malice and premeditation and utterly harmless once properly medicated, Ed redeems himself to a certain extent.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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Tom, for his own part, rescues the orphaned Sam from being a ward of the state and starts taking care of him.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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Part of Nihi’s appeal comes from its horse program, which rescues native sandalwood horses from racing tracks.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Blowing a whistle, instead of yelling, also conserves energy.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
1 Oct. 2025
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The resort runs on 100% green power, has reduced its carbon footprint by 46%, and conserves millions of liters of water annually through advanced recycling and reduction measures.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The villa’s historic garden, enclosed within its original ‘Firriato’ walls, preserves a rich heritage of botanical treasures, while the surrounding three-and-a-half-acre grounds ensure ample space to roam in solitude.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Fechters, Shalom’s owners, said their selective breeding program preserves genetic diversity by pairing up non-related animals, whose health and genetics are reviewed by veterinarians and experts.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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While expanding access to mental health services, Project Healthy Minds also dedicates its mission to shifting cultural attitudes on mental health and wellness.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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In April, the Fab Four cast was announced for the project, which dedicates an entire film to each member of the band.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 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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Still, Alice meets with him and forgives him.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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This is precisely the case with Garnier’s All-in-1 Micellar Cleansing Water, which spares you from having to rub at your face or use water to rinse off a cleanser.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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That spares lawmakers any real costs right away, but the upcoming holiday weekend might dog them at home with their neighbors.—
Phil Elliott,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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This, plus the ongoing calls among family members, maintains a powerful sense of human connection and love.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Baring’s business tries to generate between 3 and 6 percentage points of return above traditional nonbank lending, but Searles maintains that doesn’t come with extra risk.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Saves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saves. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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