as in savior
one that saves from danger or destruction
rescuers went out immediately in search of the lost child
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Recent Examples of rescuer
As a dog rescuer herself, who runs Fido's Hope senior dog sanctuary, Smith knows firsthand about breed discrimination.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Multiple agencies responded to the incident, including Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, which will further investigate the incident, according to rescuers.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The intense search effort for two missing elk hunters in southern Colorado came to an end Thursday, when rescuers with Colorado Search and Rescue found both Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko deceased, according to an update from Porter’s aunt, Lynne Runkle.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
Tesla is looking into redesigning the way to open its car doors in an emergency following several accidents where passengers were reportedly trapped in burning vehicles because rescuers could not open them.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The rescuers then deployed a large buoy to allow closer access for cutting the lines.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Then in September, rescuers learned Athena was pregnant and experiencing complications, likely due to her injuries.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
One friend tried to rescue him, and witnesses called 911, but Plourde drowned before rescuers got to the boat ramp, Judd said.
—Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Professional and volunteer rescuers from a variety of local organizations mobilized to assist the fallen snowboarder.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 12 Sep. 2025
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Multiple agencies responded to the incident, including Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, which will further investigate the incident, according to rescuers.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The intense search effort for two missing elk hunters in southern Colorado came to an end Thursday, when rescuers with Colorado Search and Rescue found both Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko deceased, according to an update from Porter’s aunt, Lynne Runkle.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
Tesla is looking into redesigning the way to open its car doors in an emergency following several accidents where passengers were reportedly trapped in burning vehicles because rescuers could not open them.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The rescuers then deployed a large buoy to allow closer access for cutting the lines.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Then in September, rescuers learned Athena was pregnant and experiencing complications, likely due to her injuries.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
One friend tried to rescue him, and witnesses called 911, but Plourde drowned before rescuers got to the boat ramp, Judd said.
—Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Professional and volunteer rescuers from a variety of local organizations mobilized to assist the fallen snowboarder.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescuer
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This is why airports should look at robotaxis as a savior, to be given first access, even ahead of private drivers, rather than things that get pushed to a kiss-and-fly station.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In a situation like Felicity’s, time is a priority, and her saviors seemed to understand that well.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Sep. 2025
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The men and women who bear the daily burden of this war—the fighters, frontline defenders, and those suffering under occupation—are the true guardians of Ukraine's democratic future.—
Oleksandra Matviichuk,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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How to volunteer at MADACC Adults over 18 and children between 13 and 17 accompanied by a guardian can volunteer at MADACC.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Rescuer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescuer. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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