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
Kate Gibson, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2025
Lucrative but politically difficult options like ending the home mortgage deduction
House Republicans’ list includes options that could generate trillions of dollars in savings.
—Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Woot sets itself apart in the dynamic world of e-commerce with its distinctive approach to limited-time offers and significant savings.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2025
Their homes may have been paid off or close to it, their life savings sunk into that plot of ground.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Noun
While interest rates on the accounts JPMorgan keeps at the Fed rose from 3.15% to 4.65%, JPMorgan's customers continue to earn .01% on their savings, the lawmakers stated.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2025
Lucrative but politically difficult options like ending the home mortgage deduction
House Republicans’ list includes options that could generate trillions of dollars in savings.
—Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Woot sets itself apart in the dynamic world of e-commerce with its distinctive approach to limited-time offers and significant savings.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2025
Their homes may have been paid off or close to it, their life savings sunk into that plot of ground.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saving
Noun
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Amid the blitz of conservation efforts and research focused on the beloved bears, other animals in the same habitats have seen rises in population.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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Using the act, former President Joe Biden set aside more land and water for conservation than any previous president.—
Mary Steurer,
ProPublica,
24 Jan. 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
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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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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The museum, which was founded in 2014 with the goal of preserving automotive history, also hosts the Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week each year.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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Sure, the Russian air force is preserving its planes.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Nicole Kidman honored her late mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, by dedicating her latest award for the movie Babygirl to her.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Policy and strategic collaboration played a huge role, dedicating substantial resources to experts.—
Abdullah Snobar,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Investors will also await the release of the personal consumption expenditures price index for December on Friday — the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge — which will offer fresh insights into the health of the U.S. economy.—
Lisa Kailai Han,Fred Imbert,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
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Female runners who had greater breast support used less oxygen and improved their running economy, according to one 2022 study in the journal Frontiers in Sports and Active Living.—
Melanie Radzicki McManus,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saving. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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