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 Sorokin was locked in from the drop of the puck, denying Colin Blackwell on a shorthanded breakaway 10 minutes in and making a handful of other 10-bell saves on quality scoring chances in the first period alone. —

CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 Sorokin was locked in from the drop of the puck, denying Colin Blackwell on a shorthanded breakaway 10 minutes in and making a handful of other 10-bell saves on quality scoring chances in the first period alone. —

Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026 That prescription erases one-quarter of the shortfalls and saves $190 billion over the next decade. —

Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026 Arch Bug tries to kill Rachel and then Ian, but William saves them. —

Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026 Vance's death even saves the NCIS agency, which reopens with Parker returning from retirement. —

Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026 Ranked choice effectively does the work of a runoff election, producing a majority winner without requiring a second trip to the polls, which saves time and money. —

Patrick Hanley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026 The process saves the White House money. —

Gregory F. Treverton, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026 Mason Miller did not enter the championship game against Venezuela after getting saves against Canada and the Dominican Republic in the quarterfinals and semifinals on Friday and Sunday, respectively. —

Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 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