as in salvation
the saving from danger or evil
stranded people hoping for rescue from the rising floodwaters
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as in to save
to remove from danger or harm
an all-out effort to rescue a beached whale
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Recent Examples of rescue
Charna Flam, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The driver was not injured but had to be rescued from their almost completely submerged vehicle, police told CNN affiliate WLWT.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
The two fell as firefighters were attempting to put a 35-foot ground ladder in place to rescue them, authorities said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
An 82-year-old Louisiana man was rescued by authorities after spending multiple hours stuck in thick mud while fishing.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Verb
All five people were rescued and transported to Bay Area Hospital with minor injuries.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The driver was not injured but had to be rescued from their almost completely submerged vehicle, police told CNN affiliate WLWT.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
The two fell as firefighters were attempting to put a 35-foot ground ladder in place to rescue them, authorities said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
An 82-year-old Louisiana man was rescued by authorities after spending multiple hours stuck in thick mud while fishing.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescue
Noun
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In this anime, when a mysterious villain threatens to open the gates of Hell, a devilishly handsome demon hunter could be the world’s best hope for salvation.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Standing inside the winner’s circle after piloting Tappan Street to victory in the $1 million Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, Saez sensed the real possibility that the colt could be his salvation – his redemption.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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California family discusses ongoing legal and political battle to 'save girls' sports' as issue heats up Taylor and Ryan Starling of Riverside, California discussed their ongoing lawsuit over trans inclusion in girls' sports, speaking at the state capital and all the fallout that has come with it.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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If projections around the tariffs’ impact are correct, then getting some shopping done now could save you time and money later.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sri Lanka worried that its economic recovery would be derailed as its clothing industry faced new tariffs from its most important export market.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, Mariners executive vice president/general manager Justin Hollander appeared optimistic about Robles' recovery and downplayed surgery concerns.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Sources: The Wave, Progress Playbook, Nature Replacing demolition with deconstruction lowers cost and waste for a circular economy In 2021 at an old hospital site, the city of Grenoble achieved 98% recovery of materials – from bricks to door frames – in France’s first big experiment in salvaging.—
Troy Aidan Sambajon,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Rangers are focused on salvaging a disappointing season by squeezing into the playoffs.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Rescue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescue. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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