time-saving

Definition of time-savingnext
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 some workers, letting AI write a message to a coworker may seem like a harmless time-saving hack, while others view it as inconsiderate or rude. — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 15 July 2026 Every Disneyland regular has tips, time-saving, stress-reducing ideas to enhance your day at the park. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 Below, snag Earle’s GRWM must-haves, including her hydrating body oil and time-saving hair styling hack. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 June 2026 Surfaces and nooks and crannies can all be addressed efficiently and thoroughly with this time-saving tool. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for time-saving
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  • Truck makers and operators still have to solve some major issues, however, including how automated trucks will operate in variable weather and road conditions, and whether drivers should still be inside big rigs.
    — Shannon Roberts, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Massive infrastructure investments are also going toward increasing cloud capacity and AI compute power to handle real-time visibility, demand sensing and automated routing.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
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  • Led by scientists at Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, the team investigated a kind of bone cell that detects mechanical forces, known as osteocytes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • With composites, thermal cycling and mechanical strain can cause cracking, exacerbating losses of molecular hydrogen.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Time-saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time-saving. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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