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making it possible to do something quickly; causing something to happen or end faster
microwaves, washing machines, and other time-saving household devices The company implemented new time-saving measures to increase productivity.
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Recent Examples of time-saving
As mentioned, these can help with routing tickets, gauging customer sentiment, generating responses based on knowledge base articles, and other time-saving tasks.
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John Brandon, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
Looking for more time-saving, fun gadgets at Amazon?
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
These legislative initiatives, combined with modular construction's inherent cost and time-saving advantages, create meaningful opportunities for affordable housing across the state.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Research has shown that spending money on time-saving services or objects is linked to greater life satisfaction rates.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026
Harvard research shows couples who pay for time-saving services — like house cleaning, takeout, and dog walking — report greater relationship satisfaction, especially during stressful periods.
—Tracee M. Herbaugh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
These aren’t the only time-saving gadgets worth your attention.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Find out the most important tip for even coverage—plus some other time-saving tricks to speed up the priming process.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Here's how to perfect your Thanksgiving turkey with three easy methods and time-saving tips.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
John Brandon, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
Looking for more time-saving, fun gadgets at Amazon?
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
These legislative initiatives, combined with modular construction's inherent cost and time-saving advantages, create meaningful opportunities for affordable housing across the state.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Research has shown that spending money on time-saving services or objects is linked to greater life satisfaction rates.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026
Harvard research shows couples who pay for time-saving services — like house cleaning, takeout, and dog walking — report greater relationship satisfaction, especially during stressful periods.
—Tracee M. Herbaugh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
These aren’t the only time-saving gadgets worth your attention.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Find out the most important tip for even coverage—plus some other time-saving tricks to speed up the priming process.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Here's how to perfect your Thanksgiving turkey with three easy methods and time-saving tips.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time-saving
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Entity Detection, for example, is an automated way to detect an issue or problem and then route the ticket to an agent based on skill level, workload capacity, and other factors.—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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For months, callers to the Washington state Department of Licensing who have requested automated service in Spanish have instead heard an AI voice speaking English in a strong Spanish accent.—
Cedar Attanasio,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Flying the morning of an important presentation may not raise any obvious red flags, but that tight scheduling leaves no margin for unexpected obstacles, like weather events or mechanical issues.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Time-saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time-saving. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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