as in conservation
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as in except
not including
saving three members, the club is now fully committed to the fund-raising project
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as in preserving
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as in redeeming
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 rescuing
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 conserving
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 maintaining
to keep in good condition
lovingly saved the classic car and even upgraded its engine
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as in dedicating
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I'm saving this dress for a formal occasion
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Recent Examples of saving
Dan Raby, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Two states, Hawaii and Arizona, have opted out of using daylight saving time — Hawaii in 1967 and Arizona in 1968.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Grumpy shares tips on how to prune lavender and offers guidance on saving your hawthorn.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
For instance, a Georgia that permanently observes daylight saving time would be two hours earlier than neighboring Alabama and Tennessee, which would still observe Central Standard Time.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Two states, Hawaii and Arizona, have opted out of using daylight saving time — Hawaii in 1967 and Arizona in 1968.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
The Chicago City Council passed a daylight saving ordinance in June 1920.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Grumpy shares tips on how to prune lavender and offers guidance on saving your hawthorn.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saving
Noun
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The book raised issues about conservation and the environmental problems caused by synthetic pesticides.—
Makenna Morrison Gary,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Return of piping plovers Monty and Rose makes a great comeback and conservation story.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Conjunction
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But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts.—
Daniel M. Jimenez,
The Cannifornian,
22 June 2017
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But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.—
Chad Graff,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2017
Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
Adjective
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From New York’s East Village to Seattle’s oldest neighborhood and New Orleans’ eclectic Bywater community, meet the vintage retailers aren’t just selling clothes—they’re preserving culture, telling stories, and encouraging consumers to slow down and value garments that were made to last.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The efforts of the Maywood supporters continued after the war, recognizing the surviving members of the full 192nd Battalion and redeeming the honor of its POWs.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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There were redeeming factors, though.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While firefighters were rescuing two people from the roof, crews found two more people in a second-story bathroom and brought them out through a window, according to the release.—
Kendrick Calfee
Updated April 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2026
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His second commissioner’s unit citation came in 2013, for rescuing several people trapped in a bus with severe roof damage, the mayor’s office said.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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Researchers are now conserving and studying the artifacts before going on display at the nearby Laténium Archaeology Park and Museum, Switzerland's largest archaeological museum.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Always be conserving Without access to Venezuelan oil, Americans would be paying higher prices at the pump, according to the Chevron exec.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Public Service Commission has approved a flurry of rate hikes in recent years as private utilities grapple with maintaining profits while improving infrastructure in a mountainous, sparsely populated state.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fredericson says that exercise also supports weight management by affecting appetite, increasing calorie burn and helping preserve lean muscle mass, which is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saving. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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