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noun

Definition of savingnext
as in conservation

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saving

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conjunction

as in but
if it were not for the fact that I would be ready, saving the fact that I can't find my missing shoe

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saving

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preposition

as in except
not including saving three members, the club is now fully committed to the fund-raising project

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adjective

as in preserving

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verb

present participle of save
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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
Noun
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bipartisan bill to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide by a vote of 308-117. — Lauren Peller, ABC News, 14 July 2026 While the cost of living in Southgate is about five percent higher than the national average, Florida residents have no income tax, a significant saving for many, with no levy on Social Security, income, or withdrawals from pre-tax accounts. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
Adjective
For more time-saving, clever kitchen tools at Amazon, keep reading. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 May 2026 The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process. — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
The officers quickly found the vehicle in the hospital's employee parking lot and broke a window to get the child out and perform life-saving measures. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 30 July 2026 At the hospital, Goldsmith underwent a life-saving procedure tying bands around his veins. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for saving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saving
  1. conservation
  2. but
  3. except
  4. preserving
  5. redeeming
  6. rescuing
  7. conserving
  8. maintaining
Noun
  • States set policy guardrails States are increasingly stepping in to set limits on HOA authority when private rules conflict with broader public interests related to renewable energy, wildlife conservation and water-saving landscaping.
    — Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • While conservation measures were initially voluntary, Magyar’s government on Saturday issued a decree allowing for them to be made mandatory for large industrial or commercial consumers.
    — Justin Spike, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of conservation
Conjunction
  • 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
  • The tech firm didn’t pull that video down, but reached out to police.
    — Queenie Wong, The Mercury News, 3 May 2017
Definition of but
Preposition
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of except
Adjective
  • From New York’s East Village to Seattle’s oldest neighborhood and New Orleans’ eclectic Bywater community, meet the vintage retailers aren’t just selling clothes—they’re preserving culture, telling stories, and encouraging consumers to slow down and value garments that were made to last.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
Definition of preserving
Verb
  • Lockhart was arrested on July 23 and later admitted to stealing the ticket and redeeming it, according to the Florida Lottery.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Better yet, redeeming the full $100 Chase Travel hotel credit can offset the card's $95 annual fee on its own.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Definition of redeeming
Verb
  • But a worrying number of young people have also needed rescuing from mountainous regions.
    — Lea Tran, TheWeek, 30 July 2026
  • This looks like when a caregiver helps a child name their feelings without rescuing them from every challenge.
    — Dana Suskind, MD, CNBC, 29 July 2026
Definition of rescuing
Verb
  • Most undergo breast-conserving surgeries known as a lumpectomy, while fewer than 30% undergo mastectomies.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
  • The incidents highlight ongoing challenges in protecting California's marine resources and reinforce CDFW's commitment to conserving the state's wildlife and fisheries for future generations.
    — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of conserving
Verb
  • The more pragmatic camp argues that maintaining unity during the war requires addressing the public's unhappiness over the economy as well as political and social repression.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Workers who did this reported spending an average of almost five hours a week maintaining the appearance of productivity.
    — Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
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“Saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saving. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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