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to remove from danger or harm
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Recent Examples of rescued
Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Nigerian soldiers also rescued 62 hostages in a separate operation in the country's northwest region on Wednesday.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
Nigeria’s military announced Wednesday that 62 hostages were rescued, and two militants were killed in a pair of operations against armed groups, a report said.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
After she was rescued, Smart struggled with feelings of guilt.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
After Smart was rescued in March 2003, Mitchell and Barzee were arrested.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026
Emergency responders rescued six people from the water.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
In December 2023 on northern Minnesota’s Upper Red Lake, 122 people were rescued after a small crack turned into a 30-foot gap of open water.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
The Mexican officer tells us his squad rescued 70 people in October 2024 from one safe house in Juárez that could have netted the cartel more than $1 million.
—Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
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An injured mountain lion cub was rescued from a Castaic neighborhood on Wednesday, hours after it was spotted lying in the road by neighbors in the area.
—Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Nigerian soldiers also rescued 62 hostages in a separate operation in the country's northwest region on Wednesday.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
Nigeria’s military announced Wednesday that 62 hostages were rescued, and two militants were killed in a pair of operations against armed groups, a report said.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
After she was rescued, Smart struggled with feelings of guilt.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
After Smart was rescued in March 2003, Mitchell and Barzee were arrested.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026
Emergency responders rescued six people from the water.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
In December 2023 on northern Minnesota’s Upper Red Lake, 122 people were rescued after a small crack turned into a 30-foot gap of open water.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
The Mexican officer tells us his squad rescued 70 people in October 2024 from one safe house in Juárez that could have netted the cartel more than $1 million.
—Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescued
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Don't Be Dumb broke Spotify's record as the most pre-saved hip-hop album on the platform with 1 million total pre-saves.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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The singer’s twelfth studio album, which is due out October 3, has become the most pre-saved project in the history of Spotify’s countdown page feature, according to the streaming platform.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Each table has a unique finish from reclaimed pine, with a sturdy MDF and iron base to prevent cracking over time.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
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His business, Natural Edge, sells art and furniture made from reclaimed wood slabs imported from Fiji.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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And there are several theories about the disappearances — including one based on the writings of a recovered artifact — none of them proven.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Forensics experts are still working to identify the recovered remains, and detectives are notifying the families affected.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Grand 1894 Opera House, one of the most beautiful historic theaters in Texas, offers concerts, touring shows, and performances year-round in an intimate, restored setting.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
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In her most personal work yet, Nguyen shows how togetherness and storytelling can transform grief into healing, hope and restored kinship.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Rescued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescued. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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