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as in rescues
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 conserves
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 preserves
to keep in good condition
lovingly saved the classic car and even upgraded its engine
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as in dedicates
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I'm saving this dress for a formal occasion
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Recent Examples of saves
This enables, for example, ultra-fast charging while requiring only thinner cables, which saves weight and costs.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Five minutes of sorting your meds into an efficient pill organizer saves space for far more important things (like an extra pair of shoes).
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
But Will Toor, Executive Director of the Colorado Energy Office, insists the state's new code saves energy and money.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Stopping powdery mildew early saves houseplants by protecting photosynthesis, preventing spread, and avoiding long-term leaf damage.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
There are now 268 factories certified by an international sustainability rating system, and one Bangladeshi group estimates that the cleanup saves 35 billion liters (9 billion gallons) of fresh water annually.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Starting seeds indoors saves money and gives cool-season crops a head start before the heat arrives.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
The budget for schools factoring in the new formula and facilities mergers and closures saves about $48 million, the district stated.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Consolidating the race for LaMalfa’s term with the primary election saves the cost and potential confusion of printing separate ballots for the June election.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Five minutes of sorting your meds into an efficient pill organizer saves space for far more important things (like an extra pair of shoes).
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
But Will Toor, Executive Director of the Colorado Energy Office, insists the state's new code saves energy and money.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Stopping powdery mildew early saves houseplants by protecting photosynthesis, preventing spread, and avoiding long-term leaf damage.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
There are now 268 factories certified by an international sustainability rating system, and one Bangladeshi group estimates that the cleanup saves 35 billion liters (9 billion gallons) of fresh water annually.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Starting seeds indoors saves money and gives cool-season crops a head start before the heat arrives.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
The budget for schools factoring in the new formula and facilities mergers and closures saves about $48 million, the district stated.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Consolidating the race for LaMalfa’s term with the primary election saves the cost and potential confusion of printing separate ballots for the June election.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saves
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What redeems him, at least in the reader’s eyes, is Catherine’s love.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Gabriel And Lil'Jordan Humphrey totally redeems himself.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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As sea levels rise, a family on a remote island rescues a mysterious woman.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The song begins just after Benedict rescues Sophie from sharing a dance with another attendee.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Adding a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch around fruit tree bases insulates the soil, conserves moisture, and reduces weeds.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
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Holiday Inn, owned by IHG, eliminated a la carte breakfast items in favor of a buffet-only model — a cost-cutting measure that preserves the breakfast buffet offering while reducing labor and food waste.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Despite its modest price point, the Sam Vincent #223 1990-91 Hoops card remains a fun bit of basketball collecting lore and preserves a bizarre incident from Jordan’s career.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Legislature should build on the success of the recent constitutional amendment, Proposition 4, approved by voters, which dedicates funding to securing Texas’ long-term water supply through infrastructure improvements and new water projects.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The layout seen in Yukon and in Wolfforth, Texas, dedicates more than 1,600 square feet to the market area alone.—
Jeff Elkins,
Oklahoman,
12 Feb. 2026
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The bottom line There is no federal program that directly forgives or restructures credit card debt, but that doesn't mean borrowers are stuck.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Sinnott forgives his parents, and parents today who waver on vaccination.—
Arthur Allen,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Its small population of 280,000, however, spares it from being a prime target for large-scale drug trafficking.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The film spares nothing in showing the cruelty he and others, including Lupita Nyong'o's Patsey, endured.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
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Oklahoma Voice maintains editorial independence.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoman,
15 Feb. 2026
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The sneaker’s tongue and shoelaces appear to have been given a vintage-esque off-white treatment, and the black toe features a new ripstop material, but the style otherwise maintains the original details of the 1995 Neon colorway.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Saves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saves. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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