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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 honesty saves everyone time and heartache.
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Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
The average trip to ALDI is right around 30 minutes, the Price Leadership Report says, leading to 77% of shoppers saying ALDI saves them time.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
That saves money, and Fogliato said some markets are better served by partner retailers that can invest and know the region better.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
Entry to the library is ticketed in 20 minute slots, with only 60 visitors allowed at a time so booking early during the day saves you time.
—Navya Verma, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Making juice at home definitely saves you money, especially when using in-season produce.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
And after the bailout saves them, the couple doubles down, still chasing the fantasy of Versailles even as the guillotine sharpens.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
While modern battlefield medicine saves more lives than ever, doctors continue to struggle with the damage that follows once bleeding is controlled.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Hamilton anchored it with signature saves across both halves.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saves
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A lot is happening, but the episode redeems itself with the announcement that Monica and Chandler are going to be parents — one of the most heartwarming moments of the entire series.—
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Earnify also redeems users on points to use inside convenient stores and gas stations, for all your road trip snack needs.—
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Bradford rescues her from that nightmare, and with that, their on-again, off-again romance became the relationship most Rookie fans root for.—
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But then Hopper develops a conscience and rescues the poor kid, but not before Scarface shows up and captures them both.—
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Vasopressin also conserves water by reducing urine output.—
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The new approach offers a dual solution that simultaneously conserves agricultural resources and produces a biodegradable alternative to address landfill waste.—
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The lower temperature preserves fresh tomato flavor and natural color, yielding a paste that is brighter red, looser in texture, and cleaner-tasting.—
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And the January 6th Oral History Project Act preserves firsthand accounts so the truth of that day can never be erased or rewritten.—
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The Ibis dedicates 50 spaces for electric-vehicle charging.—
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But the gravity of the situation only sets in when Alpha’s single mother (Golshifteh Farahani) — a doctor at the local hospital who dedicates her days to treating people infected with the virus — finds out about the tattoo and forces her daughter to get tested.—
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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.—
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Sinnott forgives his parents, and parents today who waver on vaccination.—
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The Justice Department has said a trial risks a jury verdict that spares Boeing from further punishment.—
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YouTube continues to be a dominant force in advertising and entertainment, but the disruption from generative artificial intelligence spares no company.—
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
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Gonzales has pleaded not guilty and his legal team maintains he's being scapegoated.—
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“Saves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saves. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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