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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
1
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
Fremantle’s latest financials come after RTL implemented cost saving measures at the production house following a strategic review. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 In the business world, there’s no consensus on making daylight saving time permanent. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 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
Paxton’s office also notified two Dallas medical centers of their obligations to provide life-saving treatment. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Medics attempted life-saving measures on the child, but were unsuccessful. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 26 Aug. 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
  • The elm is also culturally important to the Northeast, said Gus Goodwin, a senior conservation planner for The Nature Conservancy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The elm is also culturally important to the Northeast, said Gus Goodwin, a senior conservation planner for the Nature Conservancy.
    — Amanda Swinhart, Los Angeles Times, 31 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
  • The only redeeming aspect of the show happens here, on a ski slope, when their youngest daughter Valentina, who was born with Down syndrome, is treated to a lesson via an adaptive ski school.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The future customer relationship may include wagering on a game, traveling to see it, redeeming points for a hotel and using additional rewards to access tickets or entertainment.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of redeeming
Verb
  • Israel has been training and deploying its own dogs for military combat while simultaneously rescuing dogs from the Gaza Strip in humanitarian missions and finding them new Israeli homes.
    — Irus Braverman, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Firefighters did not say if anyone needed rescuing from their vehicles.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of rescuing
Verb
  • As one of the world’s leading manta ray research organizations, The Manta Trust is dedicated to educating and conserving habitats for these majestic creatures.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Colorado has been dealing with significant drought conditions this year, and conserving water is proving challenging.
    — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of conserving
Verb
  • The few remaining workers maintaining the plant, however, received those benefits upon ratification.
    — Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Icelandic voters rejected the measure amid widespread concern over maintaining control over fishing rights, a backbone of the country’s economy.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 30 Aug. 2026
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