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as in to rescue
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 to conserve
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 to preserve
to keep in good condition
lovingly saved the classic car and even upgraded its engine
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as in to dedicate
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I'm saving this dress for a formal occasion
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as in except
not including
everyone save me is going to the party
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Recent Examples of save
Advertising Content From Norton, PC Magazine, 28 May 2025
The kit will save you room and money on refills throughout the frame's 20-year life span cutting disposable waste by 20%.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Mallory Moench, SFChronicle.com, 12 Feb. 2020
But all the candidates save Sanders were in Selma on Thursday to mark the 55th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
—Howard Koplowitz | [email protected], al, 4 Mar. 2020
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Verb
Right now, new users can save up to 52% on their first year of LifeLock Ultimate Plus coverage, including their Million Dollar Protection Package.
—Advertising Content From Norton, PC Magazine, 28 May 2025
The kit will save you room and money on refills throughout the frame's 20-year life span cutting disposable waste by 20%.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Preposition
As of Sunday, all other airlines have already ended their flights to mainland China from SFO, which normally has more departures to China than any other U.S. airport save Los Angeles International.
—Mallory Moench, SFChronicle.com, 12 Feb. 2020
But all the candidates save Sanders were in Selma on Thursday to mark the 55th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
—Howard Koplowitz | [email protected], al, 4 Mar. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for save
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Wider adoption of stablecoins may coincide with participation by non-bank firms, which may result in assets that lack the protection of federal deposit insurance and the anti-fraud stipulations allowing users to redeem funds spent wrongfully or mistakenly, some experts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 May 2025
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In addition to purchases at GM dealerships, the credit card also allows customers to gain and redeem points on digital services like most OnStar plans and Super Cruise, the hands-free driver assistance technology.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Israeli forces have rescued eight and recovered dozens of bodies.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Not long after that, Garland also rescued Dangermouse, whose eye had to be removed at around 12 weeks old due to an infection.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The adults can survive for up to five months without food, remaining still to conserve their energy.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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The Nicaraguan native and engineer bought the land with the intent to conserve the tropical forest and its wildlife.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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The approved budget would preserve the portion of the program for those 65 and older, allocating $110 million for that coverage.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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For You, these acts are attempts to preserve art’s political orientation as left-wing and capitalism-critical—albeit produced under extreme capitalist conditions and in full awareness of that cognitive dissonance.—
Diedrich Diederichsen,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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To properly honor the iconic craft store, Michaels even dedicated an entire landing page on its website for easy product searching and the latest updates.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
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These individuals are dedicating themselves to not only providing an outlet for patients, but in many cases, assisting patients and their families during the process of end-of-life care.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 June 2025
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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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There are no limits to the number of donations per person, though fines will not be forgiven for library items that are lost or damaged.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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After the season Manchester United has endured, the club’s fans could be forgiven for wanting the campaign to end.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Net-Zero Emissions The final victory for advocates came with just a few hours to spare before Wednesday’s midnight deadline to pass legislation.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
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The writer promised to spare any home playing jazz at 12:15 a.m.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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“Save.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/save. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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