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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
Chapman’s saves streak was the third longest in Red Sox history since saves became an official statistic in 1969.
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Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Snag major saves on Apple, Yeti, Casper and more before the deals disappear for good.
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Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Alice successfully saves many children, but becomes trapped in the blaze holding Adam and Mary's infant son.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
Even at its regular price, opting for the annual plan saves you money upfront, sitting at $41 cheaper than Amazon Prime’s $139 annual fee.
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Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The two fight, and Enola's mother, Eudoria comes to the rescue and saves her before Moriarty vanishes.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Start the day with fresh juice in minutes with a personal blender that saves time in your morning routine.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Silver is the default and saves you 3 cents per gallon, Gold saves you 5 cents, and Platinum saves you 10 cents.
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Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Identify two or three use cases where the new tool saves obvious time or removes steps.
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Guy Yehiav,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Snag major saves on Apple, Yeti, Casper and more before the deals disappear for good.
—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Alice successfully saves many children, but becomes trapped in the blaze holding Adam and Mary's infant son.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
Even at its regular price, opting for the annual plan saves you money upfront, sitting at $41 cheaper than Amazon Prime’s $139 annual fee.
—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The two fight, and Enola's mother, Eudoria comes to the rescue and saves her before Moriarty vanishes.
—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Start the day with fresh juice in minutes with a personal blender that saves time in your morning routine.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Silver is the default and saves you 3 cents per gallon, Gold saves you 5 cents, and Platinum saves you 10 cents.
—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Identify two or three use cases where the new tool saves obvious time or removes steps.
—
Guy Yehiav,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saves
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But the film redeems itself with its strong anti-colonialist message that provides a surprisingly serious element to the otherwise escapist goings-on.
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Lilypad also redeems herself by the end of the movie.
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One of the properties is owned by Kim Thomas and her husband, who run a private foundation that rescues horses, and the other is owned by the Stinchcombs family.
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After a handsome pediatrician named Steve (McConaughey) rescues Mary from oncoming traffic, the pair hit it off over the course of one impossibly romantic evening— only for Mary to discover that Steve is actually Fran's fiancé.
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The brain further conserves power by relying on highly efficient biological mechanisms that have been refined through millions of years of evolution.
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Mulching not only conserves water, requiring less frequent watering, but also helps maintain consistent soil temperature, promoting a healthier growing environment for your roses.
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Built with vodka, dry vermouth, olive brine, and sparkling wine, the dirty martini spritz preserves the savory backbone of a dirty martini while opening it up with effervescence.
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The ultimate responsibility of a leader is to choose not the easiest option, but the one that best preserves the state’s security and core interests.
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The new Prime Video series dedicates an episode to James Van Der Beek.
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Under Proposition 98, approved by voters in 1988, California has a minimum funding guarantee for schools and community colleges and dedicates roughly 40% of general fund revenue to education.
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But Hannah, who sees his true good nature, forgives him.
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While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.
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The move spares Rodriguez a punishing cut to 145 but drops him into the sport's deepest, most wrestling-heavy division.
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The outcome spares officials the headache of changing their ballot rules just a few months before the 2026 midterm congressional elections.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.
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“Saves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saves. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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