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
Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
With the daylight saving time change behind us and warmer weather ahead, spring and summer are practically here already.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The facility was placed on lockdown as staff immediately initiated emergency and life-saving measures before paramedics from a local ambulance company arrived at the scene.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Everyone who’s feeling groggy this week gets a pass thanks to daylight saving time.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
With the daylight saving time change behind us and warmer weather ahead, spring and summer are practically here already.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Four Michigan police officers were injured Wednesday while heroically saving five people trapped inside a car that crashed into a tractor-trailer and burst into flames in Michigan.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The facility was placed on lockdown as staff immediately initiated emergency and life-saving measures before paramedics from a local ambulance company arrived at the scene.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saving
Noun
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Even the wood of the barrels, the surrounding lime aided its conservation impressively.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Overall, according to the study, beavers are increasingly returning to rivers and other natural landscapes across Europe, following decades of collaborative conservation efforts.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 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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Perhaps the only redeeming quality is the show’s art direction inspired by legendary Marvel comic-book artist Jack Kirby.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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The silk skirt’s other top redeeming quality?—
Amber Cardullo,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cindy Mosling, who shifted from an interior design career to almost 50 years pioneering wildlife rehabilitation in the Jacksonville area and rescuing thousands of ill or injured birds, has died after a brief battle with cancer.—
Beth Reese Cravey,
Florida Times-Union,
18 Mar. 2026
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Police officers rushed to the accident, rescuing five people through flames and thick, black smoke.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As with her earlier work, ecotourism will be a crucial component of conserving these feral swamplands and dry tropical forests at the heart of South America.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Governments in the region are scrambling to adjust — tallying oil reserves, conserving energy, competing for supplies and trying to blunt prices.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This approach enables precise control of pressure and airflow in a much smaller form factor while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Supporting strengths beyond performance and maintaining a meaningful connection to the team/sport can help with confidence and continuity of that identity during recovery.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saving. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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