Words similar to sparing

Example sentences for: sparing

How can you use “sparing” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

The reply, "Nice to see you, too," can be completed quickly, sparing each of us the awkward head-swiveling to which "How are you?"
If the proposal fails, thereby sparing Clinton any penalty whatsoever, so much the better.
There would also be considerable benefit to the 87% of women with mammary carcinomas who are not likely to metastasize by sparing them the physical, mental and financial costs of the treatment.
You might be sparing yourself a Dragon--like one of Prudie's mothers-in-law.
So forgive me if I am sparing in my recounting of the action.