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
Daejeon officials released social media videos showing rescuers pulling the limp wolf from a ditch and placing it in a carrier, and the animal undergoing medical examinations at the zoo.
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ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
As many as 15 rescuers from multiple agencies joined the rescue operation, including Avery County EMS, Avery County Emergency Management and the Linville Volunteer Fire Department, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
At some point, the adult who was trailing behind got too close to the edge and fell, rescuers said.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
RapidSOS provided Manchester Dispatch with high-accuracy GPS coordinates that put rescuers within feet of the victim in subzero conditions, enabling a grueling multi-agency carry-down operation that saved the hiker’s life.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
No family member saw the parent’s fall, but one of the children heard the screams and rushed to alert the other parent, rescuers said.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
For 58 hours, rescuers attempted to reach the child, stuck about 22 feet below ground in an opening just 8 inches wide.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
The head of Russia’s Belgorod region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said Sunday that rescuers uncovered the bodies of two civilians who were killed in a Ukrainian attack on Saturday afternoon.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
As many as 15 rescuers from multiple agencies joined the rescue operation, including Avery County EMS, Avery County Emergency Management and the Linville Volunteer Fire Department, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
At some point, the adult who was trailing behind got too close to the edge and fell, rescuers said.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
RapidSOS provided Manchester Dispatch with high-accuracy GPS coordinates that put rescuers within feet of the victim in subzero conditions, enabling a grueling multi-agency carry-down operation that saved the hiker’s life.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
No family member saw the parent’s fall, but one of the children heard the screams and rushed to alert the other parent, rescuers said.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
For 58 hours, rescuers attempted to reach the child, stuck about 22 feet below ground in an opening just 8 inches wide.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
The head of Russia’s Belgorod region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said Sunday that rescuers uncovered the bodies of two civilians who were killed in a Ukrainian attack on Saturday afternoon.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescuer
Noun
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The future may rest on whether that political savior ever arrives.—
Matt K. Lewis,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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However, a company is looking to shift the image of drones in the battlefields from attackers to saviors.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Denver believes strongly in its ability to develop pass-protectors, so this would be an interesting development project.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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The intent was to reduce the size of shoulder pads and chest protectors and slim down the pants to give skaters more places to aim at while not taking away from netminders’ safety.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Rescuer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescuer. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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