as in automated
making it possible to do something quickly; causing something to happen or end faster
microwaves, washing machines, and other time-saving household devices The company implemented new time-saving measures to increase productivity.
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Recent Examples of time-saving
Below, snag Earle’s GRWM must-haves, including her hydrating body oil and time-saving hair styling hack.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Grab this KitchenAid oven mitt set, food storage containers for meal prep, a time-saving food chopper while they’re discounted too.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Surfaces and nooks and crannies can all be addressed efficiently and thoroughly with this time-saving tool.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
This time-saving feature helps teams focus on other work and allows non-technical employees to create automations using plain-language prompts.
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Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Los Angeles County, which processes more ballots than many states, has not yet implemented this time-saving option.
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Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
An especially intuitive interface, combined with time-saving AI and automation features, makes Freshservice a worthy choice for small businesses looking to streamline internal support processes.
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John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
While every jurisdiction has its own distinction, learning from their mistakes is invaluable and time-saving for Baltimore County.
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Abby Beytin,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2026
But many in the medical world see OpenEvidence as a time-saving tool that can improve patient care.
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Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Grab this KitchenAid oven mitt set, food storage containers for meal prep, a time-saving food chopper while they’re discounted too.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Surfaces and nooks and crannies can all be addressed efficiently and thoroughly with this time-saving tool.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
This time-saving feature helps teams focus on other work and allows non-technical employees to create automations using plain-language prompts.
—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Los Angeles County, which processes more ballots than many states, has not yet implemented this time-saving option.
—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
An especially intuitive interface, combined with time-saving AI and automation features, makes Freshservice a worthy choice for small businesses looking to streamline internal support processes.
—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
While every jurisdiction has its own distinction, learning from their mistakes is invaluable and time-saving for Baltimore County.
—
Abby Beytin,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2026
But many in the medical world see OpenEvidence as a time-saving tool that can improve patient care.
—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time-saving
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To combat bots, Ticketmaster, the primary ticketing platform for many concerts, blocks automated software, identifies and shuts down fake accounts and cancels orders that violate its policies.
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This sophisticated piece of software effectively acts as an automated AI logistician in the system.
Adjective
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Passive cooling, according to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, refers to ways to lower the indoor temperature that don’t necessarily require mechanical technology, like AC.
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The pool did not open Saturday with the city's other outdoor pools after mechanical problems delayed the start of the season for the second consecutive year.
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“Time-saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time-saving. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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