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
Dan Raby, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Two states, Hawaii and Arizona, have opted out of using daylight saving time — Hawaii in 1967 and Arizona in 1968.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The TrumpIRA plan is tailored to boost the share of American workers saving for retirement.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
For instance, a Georgia that permanently observes daylight saving time would be two hours earlier than neighboring Alabama and Tennessee, which would still observe Central Standard Time.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Two states, Hawaii and Arizona, have opted out of using daylight saving time — Hawaii in 1967 and Arizona in 1968.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
The benefits extend beyond saving money on water bills.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The TrumpIRA plan is tailored to boost the share of American workers saving for retirement.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saving
Noun
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Japan stands out among countries heavily dependent on energy from the Persian Gulf, having so far refrained from calling for conservation measures seen in places like Australia and South Korea.—
Shoko Oda,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Susan Carr is senior conservation project manager for the Putnam Land Conservancy.—
Susan Carr,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
Conjunction
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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.—
Daniel M. Jimenez,
The Cannifornian,
22 June 2017
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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.—
Chad Graff,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2017
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.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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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.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
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.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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After dominating Ohio State in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl semifinal, the Tigers edged Alabama for the championship, redeeming a 45-40 loss to the Crimson Tide to close the 2015 season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Don’t forget about hotels Using hotel points is more straightforward than redeeming airline miles.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And ComEd benefited enormously from the arrangement, the opinion noted, getting Madigan’s help in passing key legislation granting a formula rate, investing in electric grid infrastructure and rescuing two underperforming nuclear power plants owned by the utility’s parent company.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Unlike a pig sanctuary or farm where abandoned or abused pigs live out their last days, the group is focused on rescuing, fostering and finding permanent families for pigs.—
Eric Adler
April 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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Beyond that, the responsibility passed to Sonoma Water, which is a lot more interested in conserving water for the use of cities and farms.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The mix seemed appropriate to higher education, which, after all, dedicates itself both to the very traditional act of conserving knowledge and to producing and disseminating fresh discoveries.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The office also handles business registrations, oversees the state archives and runs a potpourri of other state programs, like commissioning notaries public and maintaining a registry for advance care directives.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saving. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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