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
Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Customers’ savings and checking accounts amounting to $47.1 million were insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., which paid off their losses.
—Martha Mendoza, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Musk promised to find $2 trillion in savings, which could mean sharp cuts in domestic programs for education, health and housing; defense spending; and the Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid programs.
—Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
The code is good from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time (up to $10 savings) and can be used on a rideshare, bikeshare, or scooter ride.
—Mike Snider, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Developing a plan for regular savings, including both short-term and long-term goals, can create a solid buffer against unexpected expenses.
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—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Customers’ savings and checking accounts amounting to $47.1 million were insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., which paid off their losses.
—Martha Mendoza, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Musk promised to find $2 trillion in savings, which could mean sharp cuts in domestic programs for education, health and housing; defense spending; and the Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid programs.
—Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
The code is good from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time (up to $10 savings) and can be used on a rideshare, bikeshare, or scooter ride.
—Mike Snider, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saving
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Eric Lafforgue/Art in All of Us/Corbis via Getty Images Listing them under the Endangered Species Act would also increase funding for species conservation in range countries and for research efforts to address conservation.Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 20 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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Chad Arnold is in charge of a team who has spent much of the last week rescuing people in the mountains of North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.Michelle Boudin, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Officials in Clearwater, further south along Florida’s Gulf Coast, also feared the worst after seeing overnight footage of first responders rescuing elderly locals in knee-deep flood water.Melissa Chan, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
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Things To Do Though Disney focused on conserving the land, there are still plenty of activities offered on the island.Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
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Voters were given three names to choose from, all of which represented the importance of conserving the species and honored his parents, Shepherd said.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 13 Oct. 2024
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Maintaining familiarity is key to preserving your audience’s trust and comfort.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The township is committed to preserving its rural, country living charm, as highlighted on its website.Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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This means identifying your most important work and dedicating time to it before you get bogged down in reactive tasks like emails and meetings.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The teachers advocating the deal have worked under an expired contract for the past year, dedicating themselves to improving their jobs.Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Oct. 2024
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For the Michigan economy, the economists anticipate stronger growth in 2025 and 2026 as the potential federal tax cuts and additional Federal Reserve interest rate cuts act to boost growth.JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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All the major North American carriers — Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Air Canada — use variations of priority boarding, with premium passengers allowed to board before those who purchase economy seats.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saving. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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