as in savior
one that saves from danger or destruction
rescuers went out immediately in search of the lost child
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Noun
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Forever, the Timberwolves could only hope for lottery luck at this time of year, putting all of their faith in ping-pong balls and a potential savior waiting to join them via the draft.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
30 May 2025 -
The Changing Landscape In Track & Field With everyone’s desire to elevate track and field, there are new suggestions and business ventures that arise every day, each with the hope of becoming the sport’s savior.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Most rides have a family waiting area for parents or guardians to switch off with kids who either can’t or don’t want to ride.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Then some of the bombs that Mayday placed go off right as the guardians’ cars drive by.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
20 May 2025
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“Rescuer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescuer. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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