as in automated
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
For homeowners who want a one-stop shop for exploring multiple offers, though, Northwest may offer a flexible, time-saving solution.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Jan. 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
Yet, for all their time-saving benefits, some slow-cooker recipes can be deceivingly complicated, still requiring you to sauté or cook some of the components before adding them to the slow cooker.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
The time-saving accessory is also a space-saver, with nesting and stackable parts for easy storage.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Nov. 2025
Here's how to perfect your Thanksgiving turkey with three easy methods and time-saving tips.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Jan. 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
Yet, for all their time-saving benefits, some slow-cooker recipes can be deceivingly complicated, still requiring you to sauté or cook some of the components before adding them to the slow cooker.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
The time-saving accessory is also a space-saver, with nesting and stackable parts for easy storage.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Nov. 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
Adjective
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Use platforms like Dell NativeEdge for consistent, automated operations.—
Chhandomay Mandal,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Because automated is just repetition, repetition, repetition, and this is challenging.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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One way engineers capture this bottleneck is through work density – the amount of mechanical energy an actuator can deliver per unit volume, expressed in kilojoules per cubic meter.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Jan. 2026
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Things got off to an inauspicious start when Air Force One was turned back by mechanical issues.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Time-saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time-saving. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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