SAVES Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

saves

verb

present tense third-person singular of save

as in redeems

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 rescues

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 conserves

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 preserves

to keep in good condition lovingly saved the classic car and even upgraded its engine

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as in dedicates

to keep or intend for a special purpose I'm saving this dress for a formal occasion

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Recent Examples of saves While uptight Elinor excels at hiding her feelings for the similarly taciturn Edward, Marianne goes wild (nearly feral, really) when new neighbor Willoughby saves her from physical injury (literally sweeping her off her feet and a wincing ankle). — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 These missions are clearly well-intentioned, and every skimmer removed saves families from being deprived of food. — Eli Hager, ProPublica, 13 Oct. 2026 In the end, her steely resolve saves Snook’s Arm from disaster. — Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 Your iPhone saves the frame as a separate photo in the Photos app. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 The store saves some of its best for the holidays, and the Halloween treats are a highlight. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 8 Oct. 2026 Every 10 basis points shaved off a $1 billion Eurobond saves an issuer $1 million a year. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026 This constraint saves me from perfectionism and forces me to share my work. — Ben Meer, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 Be sure to check whether either saves any money compared with buying the power bank or power station separately. — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026

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But the film redeems itself with its strong anti-colonialist message that provides a surprisingly serious element to the otherwise escapist goings-on.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
Lilypad also redeems herself by the end of the movie.

— Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 June 2026

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Some anti-immigration activists have targeted the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a 200-year-old volunteer force that rescues people in distress at sea, because it is often called out to meet the migrant boats.

— Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
As Christian Science teaches, fear and danger are no more than mesmeric beliefs, from which Christ, the spiritual idea of God, rescues us.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 18 Sep. 2026

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The intact leaf blanket also conserves moisture and prevents soil from drying out over the winter.

— Manjot Kaur Sidhu, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
In Boise, a growing number of people have turned to xeriscaping in recent years, which is a type of landscaping that conserves water by using native or drought-tolerant plants, according to previous Statesman reporting.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026

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However, the order preserves existing sanctions on Russia under earlier executive orders.

— Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
With that temporary order expiring Tuesday, the judge issued a preliminary injunction that preserves the status quo indefinitely while the case is pending.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of preserves

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Pennsylvania, which lags behind almost every other state in funding legal defense for poor people, known as indigent defense, dedicates no money for post-trial work.

— Samantha Melamed, ProPublica, 13 Oct. 2026
Proposition 28 dedicates an amount equal to roughly 1% of California’s base education funding — nearly $1 billion a year — to arts programs.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of dedicates

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Companion animal euthanasia is a therapeutic intervention to mitigate suffering; when conducted properly, the process spares the subject both fear and pain.

— Dr. Jacob Appel, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
Speaking of the oversized, the collection’s Handloom Cardigan fits the bill but spares you from imitating a balloon, courtesy of those vertical stripes (also known as the oldest optical trick in the fashion book).

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of spares

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The firm also maintains offices in Broward and Palm Beach counties, and its 52 attorneys focus on community association, real estate, construction, and insurance law.

— Gary M. Mars, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Daunt, the most important man in bookselling, maintains that a literary culture is something booksellers are well placed to build.

— Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

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