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 Every Disneyland regular has tips, time-saving, stress-reducing ideas to enhance your day at the park. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 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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The same flat, automated woman’s voice that announced the beginning of the call now announces its end.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Argus also provides automated assessments intended to measure mission outcomes and includes Argus Chat, which allows analysts to query data using natural language.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of automated

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Changing configuration with no external wiring The development depends on a quirk of physics called mechanical bifurcation, which is a sudden shift in structural behavior past a physical tipping point.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
The study describes the recovered cotton and spandex as structurally intact, but that does not by itself establish whether the fibers retain the mechanical performance necessary for textile-to-textile reuse.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

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