saves

verb

present tense third-person singular of save
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
as in preserves
to keep in good condition lovingly saved the classic car and even upgraded its engine

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5
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 The system saves checkpoints during training so developers can compare different versions instead of automatically selecting the final model. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 That gives students a better understanding of how a shop works in practice and also saves the school district thousands of dollars. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 The move saves the city roughly between $31,840 and $49,207 in election costs. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 For floors, a combination vacuum/floor steamer saves time and cleans well. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Snap conveniently saves your most recent captures in a row at the bottom of the interface for easy access. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 This saves you a ton of energy during the packing process, says Olivia Hyde, an account director who has moved almost every year of her life, including four times within New York City. — Cassie Hurwitz, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2026 Deficit reduction saves about $6,300; a bad-case deficit path costs about $6,500 more. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 And years removed from being the elite closer whose 440 saves rank fifth in baseball history. — Sam Blum, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saves
  1. redeems
  2. rescues
  3. conserves
  4. preserves
  5. dedicates
  6. forgives
  7. spares
  8. maintains
Verb
  • 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
Definition of redeems
Verb
  • The outfit partners with Kitten Rescue Los Angeles, a nonprofit that rescues and adopts out homeless cats and kittens.
    — Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • His canine companion is Odin (played by a pooch named Uber), who rescues James after their crash and embarks on a journey of survival in the wilderness.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of rescues
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  • 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
  • This approach reduces development time, conserves resources, and quickly delivers new capabilities to the battlefield.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of conserves
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  • The developers told the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) on Thursday that the plan preserves 47 affordable housing units in the six-story building now known as The Grand on Beacon Hill.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Charles Bradshaw, community plans and liaison officer at Naval Base Coronado, said the bridge preserves vital defense access as part of the strategic highway network.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of preserves
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  • The Act 152 program was established in 2021 and dedicates $15 from each county deed transfer to a demolition fund that targets blight throughout Allegheny County.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Manduka yoga mat pros Manduka dedicates itself to helping the environment in any way possible.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Definition of dedicates
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  • But Hannah, who sees his true good nature, forgives him.
    — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 22 May 2026
  • While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of forgives
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  • As engagement-farming social-media accounts like Pop Base and celebrity-gossip accounts such as Deuxmoi still post frequent updates of celebrity sightings and speculation, the type of blanketing gossip press that Hilton introduced now spares no one.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The timing spares the Eagles and Carter from the questions and speculation that would have unfolded when training camp opened to the media Wednesday.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Definition of spares
Verb
  • Raising military pay and expanding firepower were positive measures, but whether Tinubu maintains the political energy needed to fully implement structural changes beyond this election season remains to be seen, Barnett said.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • However, Gabbana maintains his creative responsibilities within the group together with Domenico Dolce, Alfonso’s brother.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Saves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saves. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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