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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
Being busy suited Onana, who was fully engaged and concentrated, made some smart reaction saves and kept his distribution on the right side of zany.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
How Lack Of Time Hurts Workplace Environment Productivity The irony is that carving out even a little time for inquiry almost always saves time later.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This saves battery life without sacrificing smooth scrolling.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Unlike a steamer, Bounce’s spray is tiny enough to go inside your toiletry bag, which saves so much room in your carry-on.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
The gun lobby saves its firepower for moments when public grief peaks, and lawmakers face maximum pressure to act.
—John J. Donohue, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
This simple step saves you loads of trouble down the road.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Heterosexual God saves baby Judy, but Ed and Lorraine never retrieve their mirror for their haunted collection.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
What continually saves it — and this is hardly a suprise — is Tony Leung.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
How Lack Of Time Hurts Workplace Environment Productivity The irony is that carving out even a little time for inquiry almost always saves time later.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This saves battery life without sacrificing smooth scrolling.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Unlike a steamer, Bounce’s spray is tiny enough to go inside your toiletry bag, which saves so much room in your carry-on.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
The gun lobby saves its firepower for moments when public grief peaks, and lawmakers face maximum pressure to act.
—John J. Donohue, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
This simple step saves you loads of trouble down the road.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Heterosexual God saves baby Judy, but Ed and Lorraine never retrieve their mirror for their haunted collection.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
What continually saves it — and this is hardly a suprise — is Tony Leung.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saves
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Anyone who redeems this DraftKings promo will have a head-start going into Week 1 of the college football season.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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The bar also partners with Wags and Walks, a non-profit organization that rescues and adopts dogs in need.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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What rescues the film from tedium are the characterizations, which are well-drawn even under the briefest circumstances.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Independent analysis by the World Wildlife Fund shows that saving one million pounds of fruit conserves 320 billion gallons of water and avoids 169,000 metric tons of carbon emissions.—
Ivanka Trump,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Researchers say the technology not only conserves water but also ensures construction materials meet strict safety standards.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Aug. 2025
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However, borrowers could still be protected if the AFT is able to get a court order that preserves IDR loan forgiveness based on a borrower’s eligibility date, as opposed to the actual discharge date.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The project preserves the mid-20th century architecture of the Pan Am building, maintaining its historical significance.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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In his spare time away from the stage, Davis dedicates his life to befriending and dialoguing with white supremacists and members of the KKK.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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According to Netflix, Train Dreams — which stars Macy alongside Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones and Kerry Condon — tells the story of a man in early 20th-century America who dedicates his life to working the land and helping to create a new world.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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The organization purchases medical debt for pennies on the dollar and then forgives it, focusing on individuals with high debt-to-income ratios.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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Welcome to eclipse season, where the cosmos spares no one and nothing stays the same.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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To solve this problem, materials scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have concocted a new sunscreen recipe that spares the ocean’s vital microorganisms.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
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Bert Kreischer maintains his shirtless, party-animal persona but now attempts to balance it with a healthier lifestyle.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The company sells more than 1,200 different products and maintains full transparency with all regulatory agencies.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Saves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saves. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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