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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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
Watch on Deadline Full of disappointment, and with the weekend now all to themselves, they’re given a slim consolation prize… an opportunity to pitch a sequel idea early the next week, which leaves them with just days to conjure some inspiration for a career saving follow up.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Thirty-six percent of homebuyers purchasing a multi-generational home cited cost savings, while 21% said the purchase was made because children over the age of 18 were moving back home.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
That figure for 2024 was a median of $120 per month out-of-pocket on benefits, excluding retirement savings, and an average of $223 per month.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Student loan debt affects 48% of Black women compared to 28% of white women, and our retirement savings are 60% lower than the national average.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
Watch on Deadline Full of disappointment, and with the weekend now all to themselves, they’re given a slim consolation prize… an opportunity to pitch a sequel idea early the next week, which leaves them with just days to conjure some inspiration for a career saving follow up.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Thirty-six percent of homebuyers purchasing a multi-generational home cited cost savings, while 21% said the purchase was made because children over the age of 18 were moving back home.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
That figure for 2024 was a median of $120 per month out-of-pocket on benefits, excluding retirement savings, and an average of $223 per month.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saving
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Safari Club International also contributed two conservation grants, according to the research acknowledgements.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Minnesota State Lottery sends 40% of its revenue to the state’s Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund to pay for conservation projects.Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024
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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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In addition to the consequences for the global economy, an increase in U.S.-China tensions would have far-reaching implications for U.S. allies in the Asia-Pacific region such as South Korea, Japan and Australia.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Questions about the direction of the U.S. economy have gained momentum in the days following Donald Trump’s presidential election victory.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Rambo said the thrift store lost its roof and its heating and air units, and the glass was blown out of the front facade.Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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In a remarkable turn of events the letter ended up some 1,700 miles from where it was originally written, discovered folded up inside the pages of a Bible from 1880 that was found gathering dust in a thrift store.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020
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Plagued by global pandemics and industry-wide strikes, Hollywood has experienced an unprecedented era of frugality in the past few years.Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Sep. 2024
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Maybe the Irish can teach them some lessons in frugality.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024
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Pictures show the shrine enclosed in a golden cage adorned with intricate Arabic inscriptions beside an old stone mosque crowned by a minaret that overlooked the village.Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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The unit is located on the lower level of a duplex with access to a private backyard that sits beside a quiet creek.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saving. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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