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as in rescued
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 spared
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 preserved
to keep in good condition
lovingly saved the classic car and even upgraded its engine
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as in devoted
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I'm saving this dress for a formal occasion
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Recent Examples of saved
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Don't Be Dumb broke Spotify's record as the most pre-saved hip-hop album on the platform with 1 million total pre-saves.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
That meant losing history, purchases and years of saved data.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
The singer’s twelfth studio album, which is due out October 3, has become the most pre-saved project in the history of Spotify’s countdown page feature, according to the streaming platform.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The streamer announced on Instagram that The Life of a Showgirl became the most pre-saved album Countdown Page in Spotify history.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
And since methane is a fuel, the sale of the saved methane can offset the cost of upgrading hardware.
—Umair Irfan, Wired News, 21 June 2025
Until another aggressive forecheck led Verhaeghe to try to jam home a wraparound shot and the saved puck was left for Tkachuk to put in the net.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
Since 2019, that password manager has included a checkup tool that notifies you if a saved password shows up in a data breach.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
The minus-14 defensive runs saved, according to FanGraphs, that were the second worst among 31 catchers with at least 600 innings caught.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Hedda, more interested in the pursuit of beauty than academic knowledge, is less willing to compromise, even if this could have saved her.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The jacket of the victim, who is homeless and has at least 16 prior arrests, potentially saved his life, ABC 7 New York reported at the time.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Even Target’s decision to use money saved by white-collar job cuts to boost pay for store workers is copied from Walmart, which pivoted faster to digital sales and boosted wages under the protection of its billionaire family, the Waltons.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
What saved him, ironically, was his sister.
—Dana Oneil, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
While other cities have saved their papers by restructuring with at least some funding coming from foundations, Acklin says the Blocks have been unwilling to discuss liabilities, debts, or a possible sale.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
He's saved by the arrival of New California Republic (NCR), whose forces are marching on New Vegas, where they'll soon be met by the Legion.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The album surpassed 1 million pre-saves on Spotify, becoming hip-hop’s most pre-saved album on the platform.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Don't Be Dumb broke Spotify's record as the most pre-saved hip-hop album on the platform with 1 million total pre-saves.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
That meant losing history, purchases and years of saved data.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
The singer’s twelfth studio album, which is due out October 3, has become the most pre-saved project in the history of Spotify’s countdown page feature, according to the streaming platform.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The streamer announced on Instagram that The Life of a Showgirl became the most pre-saved album Countdown Page in Spotify history.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
And since methane is a fuel, the sale of the saved methane can offset the cost of upgrading hardware.
—Umair Irfan, Wired News, 21 June 2025
Until another aggressive forecheck led Verhaeghe to try to jam home a wraparound shot and the saved puck was left for Tkachuk to put in the net.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
Since 2019, that password manager has included a checkup tool that notifies you if a saved password shows up in a data breach.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
Verb
But what saved the boys in the end was planning—and a whole lot of daring.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
The minus-14 defensive runs saved, according to FanGraphs, that were the second worst among 31 catchers with at least 600 innings caught.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Hedda, more interested in the pursuit of beauty than academic knowledge, is less willing to compromise, even if this could have saved her.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The jacket of the victim, who is homeless and has at least 16 prior arrests, potentially saved his life, ABC 7 New York reported at the time.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Even Target’s decision to use money saved by white-collar job cuts to boost pay for store workers is copied from Walmart, which pivoted faster to digital sales and boosted wages under the protection of its billionaire family, the Waltons.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
What saved him, ironically, was his sister.
—Dana Oneil, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
While other cities have saved their papers by restructuring with at least some funding coming from foundations, Acklin says the Blocks have been unwilling to discuss liabilities, debts, or a possible sale.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
He's saved by the arrival of New California Republic (NCR), whose forces are marching on New Vegas, where they'll soon be met by the Legion.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saved
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The pass cannot be redeemed until March 2026.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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These machines legally award players points that can be redeemed for in-store merchandise, gas credits, or Georgia Lottery tickets—but Georgia law strictly prohibits cash payouts.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Oceanside fire crews rescued the driver of a semi-truck that crashed on Interstate 5 near Harbor Drive early Wednesday, leaving the cab dangling 70 feet above the San Luis Rey River in Oceanside.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Austin’s brother and sister were ultimately rescued along with their mother Joanne, 47, after being found clinging to a paddleboard.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bird’s no vote and absence may have spared her attack ads from Evans.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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The winds spared the shopping district located at Howard and Lexington streets.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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Remnants of six coils of fragile leather thong were also preserved on the shaft.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Even if there were sites that did not get preserved, or were demolished, there were debates over whether that should happen.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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It’s been very sobering for people who’ve devoted their lives to these issues to suddenly see this withdrawal of global support.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In a 25-page memorandum explaining his decision, Reilly said Judge Daniel Klau only devoted a single paragraph to a claim of ordinary negligence.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Zoe works primarily in reclaimed textiles, which also piqued Hannah’s interest.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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The 63 villas embrace indoor-outdoor living, with retractable roofs, open-air bathrooms, and handcrafted furnishings made from reclaimed materials.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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The eastern shoreline of Tuckertown Reservoir, totaling 2,420 acres and 31 miles of shoreline, was purchased and conserved in 2021.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Jan. 2026
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It is now being conserved under the supervision of county archaeologist Kristoffer Dahle, Dybvik noted.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Despite the complexity of multiple partners, De la Rosa maintained his creative vision.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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While standard chemical leaching (without microbes) performed worse in microgravity than on Earth, the microbes maintained consistent extraction levels regardless of gravity.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Saved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saved. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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