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to remove from danger or harm
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Recent Examples of rescued
Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
At least one person was killed in the attack, according to multiple media reports, citing Iraqi port officials, and 38 crew members were rescued from the ships.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Authorities are searching for three missing crew members from the Mayuree Naree after 20 were rescued by the Omani navy, according to Thailand’s Marine Department.
—David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Authorities were searching for three missing crew members from the vessel, which was set ablaze off the coast of Oman, after 20 others were rescued by the Omani navy, according to Thailand’s Marine Department.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
That’s the epiphany of a marooned American astronaut who thinks he’s been rescued by kindly Martians, only to realize he’s been installed as the newest exhibit in their zoo.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Two dogs were rescued from a westside Fort Worth house fire early Wednesday, officials said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Others, like some of those who were rescued, may fall victim to crime.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Buddhika Sampath told the AP that those rescued were admitted to a hospital in Sri Lanka, and the bodies recovered were being brought to land.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
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Authorities are searching for three missing crew members from the Mayuree Naree after 20 were rescued by the Omani navy, according to Thailand's Marine Department.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
At least one person was killed in the attack, according to multiple media reports, citing Iraqi port officials, and 38 crew members were rescued from the ships.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Authorities are searching for three missing crew members from the Mayuree Naree after 20 were rescued by the Omani navy, according to Thailand’s Marine Department.
—David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Authorities were searching for three missing crew members from the vessel, which was set ablaze off the coast of Oman, after 20 others were rescued by the Omani navy, according to Thailand’s Marine Department.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
That’s the epiphany of a marooned American astronaut who thinks he’s been rescued by kindly Martians, only to realize he’s been installed as the newest exhibit in their zoo.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Two dogs were rescued from a westside Fort Worth house fire early Wednesday, officials said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Others, like some of those who were rescued, may fall victim to crime.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Buddhika Sampath told the AP that those rescued were admitted to a hospital in Sri Lanka, and the bodies recovered were being brought to land.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescued
Adjective
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The album surpassed 1 million pre-saves on Spotify, becoming hip-hop’s most pre-saved album on the platform.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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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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Made with reclaimed wood from the original house and colored with touches of the red and yellow of the Spanish flag and old family photos, the neighborhood bar has a worn charm and approachability, with a TV at the end of the bar that will be tuned to sports.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Crews push water out of the old canal, build a firm base and begin rebuilding the roadway from reclaimed ground.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The recovered animals include ducks, chickens and goats.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The recovered firearms are undergoing forensic processing and will be submitted to the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network for ballistic comparison and analysis.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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 14 Mar. 2026.
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