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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Fortunately, to the side was the savior—homemade potato salad.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025 -
Opponents tout their credentials as longtime residents and neighborhood saviors.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Younger children must be registered by a parent or guardian and re-register upon turning 14.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Thomas is now representing Kevin Hunter, who takes issue with no longer being paid severance from his divorce, in a lawsuit that looks to replace Morrissey as Williams’ guardian and a court order mandating a reassessment of money owed to him.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Rescuer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescuer. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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