as in conservation
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as in except
not including
saving three members, the club is now fully committed to the fund-raising project
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as in preserving
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as in redeeming
to free from the penalties or consequences of sin
the Christian belief that Jesus lived and died to save humanity
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as in rescuing
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 conserving
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 maintaining
to keep in good condition
lovingly saved the classic car and even upgraded its engine
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as in dedicating
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I'm saving this dress for a formal occasion
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Recent Examples of saving
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Right now, subscribers can score savings on lightweight quilts, colorful area rugs, space-saving nightstands, and more.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.
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Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The renowned, often feared lawyer dedicated years of pro-bono time to saving emerging designers from their troubles and steering their careers upward.
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Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
26 June 2026
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Noun
The remaining 30% is reserved for improving your financial future through saving, investing or paying down debt.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Right now, subscribers can score savings on lightweight quilts, colorful area rugs, space-saving nightstands, and more.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Adjective
For more time-saving, clever kitchen tools at Amazon, keep reading.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.
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Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
The 7-month-old was rushed to an area hospital, but despite life-saving care, died of her injuries, according to police.
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Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The renowned, often feared lawyer dedicated years of pro-bono time to saving emerging designers from their troubles and steering their careers upward.
—
Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saving
Noun
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Students in the program completed hands-on training and academic coursework while serving the remainder of their sentences as a hand crew member at a conservation camp.
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The conservation team will secure unstable paint before cleaning the works with fiber lasers.
Conjunction
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But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.
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The tech firm didn’t pull that video down, but reached out to police.
Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.
Adjective
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From New York’s East Village to Seattle’s oldest neighborhood and New Orleans’ eclectic Bywater community, meet the vintage retailers aren’t just selling clothes—they’re preserving culture, telling stories, and encouraging consumers to slow down and value garments that were made to last.
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That's a useful feature for your miles because, unlike with other programs, redeeming LifeMiles doesn't extend the expiration date.
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All three have redeeming qualities beyond their offense, but injecting more skill into the bottom-six should be a priority for a team that ranked 30th in five-on-five scoring this season.
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While removing the screen and battery means some embodied carbon is still wasted, rescuing the board still represents a massive win for circularity.
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International teams have continued to flood into the country in recent days to boost the search efforts, with the critical 72-hour window for rescuing people still trapped beneath the rubble having passed.
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This will be a physically gruelling knockout stage, the first World Cup with five knockout matches, and conserving energy for later matches makes sense.
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This song helps reinforce lessons like picking up litter, conserving water, and planting trees.
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Outfit 10 In the summer, my style errs on the casual side, but the Original Contour Presence Cami Tank takes my look to the next level while maintaining my comfort.
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The Three Lions are maintaining a high press but can't keep possession in the attacking third.
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“Saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saving. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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