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
Lebanon's health ministry says 17 hospitals have been damaged in the war, three of which have been forced to close, while 132 rescuers and medical personnel have been killed.
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Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 June 2026
In addition to Laguna Beach Marine Safety, rescuers from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Harbor Patrol and the Coast Guard were still looking for the child Wednesday.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 11 June 2026
The man, who was wearing a flotation device at the time of the crash, was found safe by sheriff’s office rescuers while sitting atop one of the plane’s pontoons.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
One of the Philippines’ strongest quakes in half a century killed at least 37 people, injured hundreds and displaced more than 32,000, as rescuers comb shattered buildings for survivors.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Air rescuers attempted to revive Hasley but were unsuccessful, pronouncing him dead at the scene.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
International rescuers have indefinitely suspended the search for two gold miners believed trapped in a cave in Laos, nearly three weeks after they were reported missing with five others who were rescued, officials said.
—Aicha El Hammar Castano, ABC News, 7 June 2026
Ahead, an animal rescuer shares what to look for when determining if the baby squirrels are truly orphaned or injured and how to help without making the situation worse.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
And rescuers and medical teams want to be prepared.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 June 2026
In addition to Laguna Beach Marine Safety, rescuers from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Harbor Patrol and the Coast Guard were still looking for the child Wednesday.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 11 June 2026
The man, who was wearing a flotation device at the time of the crash, was found safe by sheriff’s office rescuers while sitting atop one of the plane’s pontoons.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
One of the Philippines’ strongest quakes in half a century killed at least 37 people, injured hundreds and displaced more than 32,000, as rescuers comb shattered buildings for survivors.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Air rescuers attempted to revive Hasley but were unsuccessful, pronouncing him dead at the scene.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
International rescuers have indefinitely suspended the search for two gold miners believed trapped in a cave in Laos, nearly three weeks after they were reported missing with five others who were rescued, officials said.
—Aicha El Hammar Castano, ABC News, 7 June 2026
Ahead, an animal rescuer shares what to look for when determining if the baby squirrels are truly orphaned or injured and how to help without making the situation worse.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
And rescuers and medical teams want to be prepared.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescuer
Noun
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Mitch Light played the savior in sorting through the delightful mess that is college baseball, where more teams in The Athletic’s preseason top 25 missed the NCAA Tournament than made the super regionals.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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This Strapless Maxi Dress is a savior for summer outdoor weddings.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The first dogs served as early-warning systems, protectors, and hunting buddies.—
Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
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After an extended and purposely disorienting opening that takes its sweet time to develop, Margaret and Daniel dodge suited agents working for a secret government protector outfit called WARDEX.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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“Rescuer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescuer. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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