SAVING Synonyms: 203 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of saving

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

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

Detractors said permanent daylight saving time would lead to darker and potentially more hazardous winter mornings when children will be waiting for school buses and parents will be driving to work in darkness. — Melissa Goldin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026 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

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

Aside from saving products from multiple retailers, Google said the Universal Cart offers a more organized alternative to tabs and screenshots. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 Now Califia Carlisle has another arrest on her record, but is no closer to receiving life-saving treatment. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saving

Recent Examples of Synonyms for saving

Noun

Bull Shoals was six feet from the conservation pool level, but Beaver, Table Rock, Bull Shoals, Norfork and Greer's Ferry are all lakes that generate hydro-power, which will be reduced because of the low water conditions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
The Center for Western Priorities, a conservation advocacy nonprofit, first reported the project through a map tracking data centers on public land throughout the American West.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 26 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

Verb

That would have worked out fine when Fochesato tried redeeming his Timeless Ticket for a potential World Series game in 2018, when the Brewers reached the NL Championship Series.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
The Brewers also encouraged fans redeeming postseason seats to do so before the start of public sale periods.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of redeeming

Verb

Two California State Parks officers are being praised for rescuing a woman trapped inside a burning, overturned car along Highway 70 in Butte County.

— Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
The presence of other active alligators in the water complicated any chance of rescuing Hamilton, whose body was recovered around two hours later, Winter Garden Fire Chief Jose Gainza told FOX35.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of rescuing

Verb

In many cases, states have had to step up, putting more resources into conserving the habitats and species within their borders, and ballot measures can help shape those decisions.

— Neel Dhanesha, Vox, 23 Oct. 2026
That's why customers are expected to continue conserving water.

— Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of conserving

Verb

Cooper has led wire-to-wire over Republican opponent Michael Whatley, maintaining wide polling and fundraising leads and forcing key GOP super PACs to pause spending in the race to focus elsewhere.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026
While not unprecedented for a robot, what makes this feat interesting is that the robot achieved this using its legs while maintaining balance.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

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