saving 1 of 5

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
Fire officials used the incident to remind residents to test smoke alarms regularly, especially as cooler weather approaches and daylight saving time ends. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 As your financial situation evolves, so, too, should your saving habits. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
Adjective
Less saving and more investment mean more competitive bidding for funds and therefore higher interest rates. — Kenneth S. Rogoff, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026 File metadata can disappear during format conversions, screenshots, or re-saving. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
Luckily, his heart held on long enough for doctors to rush him to an operating room and drain the fluid, saving his life. — Amiran Baduashvili, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026 Since the smuggling can’t be stopped or even slowed at this point, the main goal becomes saving as many animals as possible. — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 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
  • More than 180,000 giant tortoises roaming freely on our atoll is proof of what long-term commitment to conservation can achieve.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • In recent years, California has increasingly prioritized wildlife crossings in its conservation strategy.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 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
  • Despite these issues, salty whey still has one redeeming quality.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026
  • One thing regulators are not going to do is kill the idea of exchanging securities for shares, because all the big ETFs rely on redeeming and creating units that aren’t taxable as part of their daily operations.
    — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of redeeming
Verb
  • That’s why the researchers say the tool could be useful for rescuing endangered species with a few individuals left—scientists could create fertile breeding pairs using just one male donor.
    — Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2026
  • That changes when Ma is killed rescuing children whom terrorists are forcing to become suicide bombers.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of rescuing
Verb
  • Sylvester surgeons determined a breast-conserving lumpectomy was the better option, according to UHealth.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • When closed, the tree is conserving water but not photosynthesizing.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of conserving
Verb
  • By the looks of it, not much of the budget is going to maintaining what should be the bright lights of college football in New England – the Rent.
    — Eric Womack, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The single-cell results provide a basis for further development toward larger electrolyzer systems, where reducing precious metal requirements and maintaining durability remain key goals.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
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“Saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saving. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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