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
Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
But starting in 1970, Time and Date AS has tracked observance of daylight saving time in Kentucky every year.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Angelica Ang, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
While detergent, Fels-Naphtha soap and vinegar and baking soda can remove a lot of stains, at some point every t-shirt is beyond saving.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
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Noun
In combination with earlier cuts, that’s an 11% decrease from January 2024 rates, a monthly savings of about $20 for typical residential customers.
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The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.
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The platform’s users generated $2 billion worth of returns while saving $80 million in fees last year, according to the company.
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Noun
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Inside, immersive exhibits trace Roosevelt’s life, leadership, and conservation ideals through his writings and historical milestones.—
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That’s because replacing windows can help with energy conservation, making the project eligible for this type of financing.—
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But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts.—
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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.—
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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Abel got his first taste of business at a young age, collecting, cleaning, and redeeming empty soda bottles for just 5 cents a piece.—
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Youthful exuberance remains one of their most redeeming traits.—
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Understanding which plants are worth rescuing and which to skip is crucial to successful gardening.—
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Stephen and Kristi stand by their stellar reputation in the community, with more than 20 years of experience legally breeding, raising, and rescuing German Shepherds.—
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This allows robots to use power for thrust when needed and deploy wings to glide when conserving battery.—
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The highway department will strategically apply salt to intersections, hills, bridges and curbs in subdivisions, but aim for conserving on other stretches of subdivision roads.—
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In the East Bay, this group brings together community organizations, public agencies and volunteers with the goal of maintaining a healthy, vibrant Oakland.—
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According to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections policy, maintaining good personal hygiene, a clean living area and a positive attitude toward staff and other inmates, helps the prisoner advance to a new level.—
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“Saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saving. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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