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
Alain Sherter, CBS News, 22 May 2025
For individual businesses, the benefits are wide-ranging, from cost savings and operational efficiency to resilience and risk reduction.
—Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Hard-liners in the conservative House Freedom Caucus pushed for the change so federal savings take effect sooner.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 22 May 2025
Ortega said the administration hopes to impose reductions to employee compensation, which could include various savings measures.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
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Noun
Motorists can expect to spend an average of $3.08 for a gallon of regular gas over the federal holiday, according to GasBuddy, a fuel savings platform.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 22 May 2025
For individual businesses, the benefits are wide-ranging, from cost savings and operational efficiency to resilience and risk reduction.
—Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Hard-liners in the conservative House Freedom Caucus pushed for the change so federal savings take effect sooner.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 22 May 2025
Ortega said the administration hopes to impose reductions to employee compensation, which could include various savings measures.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saving
Noun
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Hall agrees, adding that environmentalism and conservation are conventionally conservative values.—
David Vetter,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Following in the footsteps of the Oakland Zoo, which has a long history of prioritizing animal welfare and connecting the dots between education and conservation, Discovery Kingdom is doing what’s best for the animals by encouraging positive interactions with guests.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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
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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
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Following the lifts automatic shutdown, ski patrollers set about rescuing each of the 174 passengers.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Over the past 24 hours, the coast guard reported rescuing 120 migrants in three separate incidents off various Greek islands.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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Addressing these inefficiencies through sustainable practices, energy-efficient technologies, energy audits and waste-to-energy solutions is crucial to reducing the global carbon footprint, conserving resources, and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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In 1980, voters overwhelmingly chose Reagan’s sunny optimism over Carter’s gloomy warnings about cutting back and conserving.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
30 Dec. 2024
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By preserving the full spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes, solventless concentrates offer a richer flavor and potentially more robust effects.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2025
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Show Them Some Love Regular maintenance, including cleaning, is key for preserving your collection.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has pushed to add new REAL ID appointments over the last few months through efforts such as dedicating Thursdays to processing the new IDs and upcoming mobile unit appointments aimed at reaching more ID seekers.—
CNN.com,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Even Izzard’s brief epilogue, charmingly dedicating the performance to a fellow thespian, crackles with more verve than the most famous of soliloquies.—
Karen D'Souza,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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India’s $4 trillion economy is heavily dependent on the monsoon, which brings rains that farmers depend on to support the country’s agricultural sector, which employs nearly half of the country’s 1.4 billion people.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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These countries are among the world's wealthiest economies.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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“Saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saving. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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