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
Mark Price
updated July 13, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
Two residents were rescued from windows as the house burned.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
The dog ran away from the team initially, but Audrey Reece from the K-9 unit was able to find and rescue the dog, Capas said.
—Wren Smetana, USA Today, 11 July 2025
More than 7,000 people were rescued by choppers, and many others were pulled from the South China Sea by warships.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Verb
Most of the crew was rescued by nearby Japanese ships.
—Mark Price
updated July 13, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
Two residents were rescued from windows as the house burned.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
The dog ran away from the team initially, but Audrey Reece from the K-9 unit was able to find and rescue the dog, Capas said.
—Wren Smetana, USA Today, 11 July 2025
More than 7,000 people were rescued by choppers, and many others were pulled from the South China Sea by warships.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescue
Noun
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Those emotional generators are apparent on the title track, a minimal hymn of salvation wrapped in Springsteen’s quivering voice.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Teaming up with Rebels like the enigmatic Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) and the sarcastic droid K-2SO (Alan Tudyk), Jyn’s quest for salvation and redemption runs right up to the beginning of the original film, Star Wars: A New Hope.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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But ghost lashes have more benefits to offer than just saving money on mascara and extensions.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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At best, the new tax break means many seniors will save some money on taxes over four years.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Having a sound plan for resilience, regardless of implementation phase, is a huge head start on recovery.—
Louis Gritzo,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Families of those who have died from overdoses, those in recovery from substance use disorder and families of struggling individuals supported the legislation, according to Senate Democrats.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
Verb
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While rebuilding, the team strove to use mostly up-cycled, salvaged, and natural materials.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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Medical practitioners are conditioned to prioritize life over death, motivating a commitment to salvage something from a tragedy and try to partially restore a family.—
Lindsey Breitwieser,
The Conversation,
1 July 2025
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“Rescue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescue. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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