as in except
not including
saving three members, the club is now fully committed to the fund-raising project
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1
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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3
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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as in preserving
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Recent Examples of saving
Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The Trump administration recently floated finding savings from one change to Medicare, requiring patients to seek prior authorization for services.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
What looks like a budget saving in the near term can therefore have the opposite effect, with government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid ultimately shouldering higher costs.
—Zeynep Hasgül, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
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Preposition
Risher’s comments on Monday were the company’s first attempt to put a monetary figure on the savings—with Risher estimating the company would save some $200 million in insurance payments.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The Trump administration recently floated finding savings from one change to Medicare, requiring patients to seek prior authorization for services.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
The streaming bubble burst eight months before Willow’s premiere, so the move was part of a much larger cost-saving initiative.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
What looks like a budget saving in the near term can therefore have the opposite effect, with government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid ultimately shouldering higher costs.
—Zeynep Hasgül, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saving
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
Verb
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Perks include redeeming points for free nights, daily breakfast, and pre-arrival upgrades.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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When redeeming the free cone at any Graeter's location, customers can make a donation directly to The Cure Starts Now.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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God bless you for rescuing him.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some of it is straight-up misinformation, like fake clips of celebrities rescuing people from the Texas floods in July.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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By extending sensor reach while conserving power, technologies like Wi-Fi HaLow can help broaden access to real-time environmental data, especially in areas where traditional networks fall short.—
Michael De Nil,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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How Treatment Types Affect Secondary Cancer Risk The study focused on women who received breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy as their first treatment.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With September finally here, the yellow, orange and red hues of fall foliage will soon make an appearance, signalling the coming of the autumn and trees preserving their energy each year.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes, when the Fed cuts, long-term rates drop as well, preserving or even widening the spread.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By keeping communication consistent, dedicating time for setup and being transparent about the role, employers can create a strong, supportive onboarding process.—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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CISOs should also consider dedicating a portion of learning and development budgets to continuous technical education.—
Josh Lemos,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But the smile is now more sparing, at least on camera.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
19 Dec. 2024
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Mercy for violence, however, remained more sparing.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
17 Nov. 2021
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“Saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saving. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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