TIME-SAVING Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

time-saving

adjective

Definition of time-saving

as in automated

making it possible to do something quickly; causing something to happen or end faster microwaves, washing machines, and other time-saving household devices The company implemented new time-saving measures to increase productivity.

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Recent Examples of time-saving On a team where the diligent workers quietly carry the load for the rest, volunteering a time-saving discovery is volunteering to carry even more work. — Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Below, snag Earle’s GRWM must-haves, including her hydrating body oil and time-saving hair styling hack. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 June 2026 Surfaces and nooks and crannies can all be addressed efficiently and thoroughly with this time-saving tool. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026 An especially intuitive interface, combined with time-saving AI and automation features, makes Freshservice a worthy choice for small businesses looking to streamline internal support processes. — John Brandon, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for time-saving

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Optery offers data broker management at multiple levels, starting with a free tier that does not include automated removal.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
The affected utilities, which were not named, were temporarily blinded when automated systems went down.

— Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of automated

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To scale up capacity, operators simply add more cells to the stack, and no need to redesign heavy mechanical housings.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
Last month, a Brazilian air force probe confirmed that a combination of severe icing conditions, as well as mechanical system failures and pilot distractions, contributed to the country’s most deadly air crash since 2007.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

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