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
The suspension of Global Entry, long promoted by the government as a time-saving benefit for frequent international travelers, drew swift criticism from Democratic lawmakers and industry groups.
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Hanna Park, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
As mentioned, these can help with routing tickets, gauging customer sentiment, generating responses based on knowledge base articles, and other time-saving tasks.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
Among the many reasons for the change could be the large increase in women’s employment and the growth of time-saving technology, such as dishwashers.
—Leila Gautham, The Conversation, 4 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
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
Hanna Park, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
As mentioned, these can help with routing tickets, gauging customer sentiment, generating responses based on knowledge base articles, and other time-saving tasks.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
Among the many reasons for the change could be the large increase in women’s employment and the growth of time-saving technology, such as dishwashers.
—Leila Gautham, The Conversation, 4 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time-saving
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The limits will be largely enforced by the city’s school zone speed cameras, roughly 2,400 of which are authorized to issue automated tickets.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The new speed camera program is the result of a 2023 state law that authorized six cities to conduct five-year pilots of the automated camera systems.—
Kate Talerico,
San Francisco Chronicle,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Form Insoles combine mechanical arch support with a neuro-stimulating texture, which is proven to reduce foot fatigue and arch pain by increasing overall foot awareness and foot posture.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Until the economies of scale kicked in that would shove mechanical movements into near oblivion within a decade, quartz watches were priced well at the luxury end of the market.—
David Szondy
March 28,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Time-saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time-saving. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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