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to remove from danger or harm
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Recent Examples of rescued
Mike Darnay, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The contract, Manson notes, almost certainly rescued an otherwise ailing Palantir from corporate oblivion.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
Sabbir Alam Suzan told The Associated Press on Wednesday that nine people, including three Rohingya and six Bangladeshis, were rescued on April 9.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
When the baby was rescued, her head was bandaged, and she was covered with dirt and bruises.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The bank has been taking hits since the financial crisis, having previously been rescued from collapse—and more recently, ABN Amro’s 2025 fourth quarter net profit was lower than market expectations.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
In northern Michigan, some residents were already being evacuated and rescued.
—Frank Witsil, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
ComEd also leaned on Madigan’s office to help pass the Future Energy Jobs Act in 2016, which kept the formula rate in place and also rescued two nuclear plants run by an affiliated company, Exelon Generation.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Other animals were rescued from cruel or unhealthy situations.
—Amanda Rosa
april 9, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
The son jumped from the roof of the home to a neighboring building, where he was rescued by firefighters on a ladder truck, Cruz said.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The contract, Manson notes, almost certainly rescued an otherwise ailing Palantir from corporate oblivion.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
Sabbir Alam Suzan told The Associated Press on Wednesday that nine people, including three Rohingya and six Bangladeshis, were rescued on April 9.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
When the baby was rescued, her head was bandaged, and she was covered with dirt and bruises.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The bank has been taking hits since the financial crisis, having previously been rescued from collapse—and more recently, ABN Amro’s 2025 fourth quarter net profit was lower than market expectations.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
In northern Michigan, some residents were already being evacuated and rescued.
—Frank Witsil, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
ComEd also leaned on Madigan’s office to help pass the Future Energy Jobs Act in 2016, which kept the formula rate in place and also rescued two nuclear plants run by an affiliated company, Exelon Generation.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Other animals were rescued from cruel or unhealthy situations.
—Amanda Rosa
april 9, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescued
Adjective
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Spotify noted that the album is one of the most pre-saved album Countdown Pages in platform history, with more than five million presaves.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2026
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In three regular season matches, Charlotte has held Messi to only one goal and a saved penalty.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Any HOAs that have purely decorative mowed grass common areas inaccessible to residents should plan on either supplying those areas with reclaimed water or removing mowed turf from such inaccessible locations before 2029.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Thaddeus Mosley, known for his dramatic abstract sculptures made from reclaimed wood, died on March 6 at his home in Pittsburgh.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The two recovered armbands were returned in perfect condition.—
Ryan Brennan
April 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
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The recovered vehicle was confirmed stolen out of Oakland, according to police.—
Bay City News Service,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 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
Cite this Entry
“Rescued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescued. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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