as in salvations
the saving from danger or evil
stranded people hoping for rescue from the rising floodwaters
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to remove from danger or harm
an all-out effort to rescue a beached whale
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Recent Examples of rescues
Richard Mize, Oklahoman, 7 Mar. 2026
Roads were closed in Hamilton and Butler counties in Southwest Ohio and Butler County crews carried out several high-water rescues.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Police on the scene informed fire personnel that people were trapped in the building and rescues were being made.
—Matt Cavallo, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
During most rescues, SAR teams hike into the backcountry to help tired, cold, and underprepared people who planned to be back home by dinnertime.
—Jayme Moye, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Bernardo noted that there are three other rabbit rescues in Connecticut, including Hopalong Hollow in Norwalk, Bunlandia Rabbit Rescue & Rehab in Seymour and Save the Buns in Stafford Springs.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Getting the Manatee Out The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) normally handles manatee rescues but wasn’t equipped for this situation.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
So, today, producer Berly McCoy gets into how these changes are altering culture, community and safety on the ice – plus, how firefighters train for rescues.
—Rebecca Ramirez, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
The Aquarium of the Pacific opened a public-facing turtle rehabilitation tank, allowing visitors to watch sea turtle rescues and treatments firsthand.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Directed by Lynne Ramsay, the movie follows Joe (Joaquin Phoenix), an introverted loner who rescues women who find themselves in precarious positions.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
As sea levels rise, a family on a remote island rescues a mysterious woman.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The song begins just after Benedict rescues Sophie from sharing a dance with another attendee.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The action film follows a recluse (Statham) who rescues a girl from the sea while living on a remote Scottish island.
—Brayden Garcia
january 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
Wills and his wife, Peggy, have five dogs — Bandit, Dexter, Grayson, Harley and Zack — three of them rescues from God's Dogs Rescue in Von Army.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Jan. 2026
Second Helpings Atlanta rescues unused food from restaurants, grocery stores, and distribution centers.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
The Pacific Marine Mammal Center, which rescues sea creatures that are sick or in trouble along the Orange County coastline, is hoping to make a temporary field hospital using a portion of the Laguna Beach Dog Park a permanent facility.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
Flash flooding in Wagoner County prompted multiple water rescues, according to county officials.
—Richard Mize, Oklahoman, 7 Mar. 2026
Roads were closed in Hamilton and Butler counties in Southwest Ohio and Butler County crews carried out several high-water rescues.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Police on the scene informed fire personnel that people were trapped in the building and rescues were being made.
—Matt Cavallo, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
During most rescues, SAR teams hike into the backcountry to help tired, cold, and underprepared people who planned to be back home by dinnertime.
—Jayme Moye, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Bernardo noted that there are three other rabbit rescues in Connecticut, including Hopalong Hollow in Norwalk, Bunlandia Rabbit Rescue & Rehab in Seymour and Save the Buns in Stafford Springs.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Getting the Manatee Out The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) normally handles manatee rescues but wasn’t equipped for this situation.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
So, today, producer Berly McCoy gets into how these changes are altering culture, community and safety on the ice – plus, how firefighters train for rescues.
—Rebecca Ramirez, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
The Aquarium of the Pacific opened a public-facing turtle rehabilitation tank, allowing visitors to watch sea turtle rescues and treatments firsthand.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
But just as Montana’s arms are about to be sawed off, his machine-gunning partner bursts in and rescues him.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Directed by Lynne Ramsay, the movie follows Joe (Joaquin Phoenix), an introverted loner who rescues women who find themselves in precarious positions.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
As sea levels rise, a family on a remote island rescues a mysterious woman.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The song begins just after Benedict rescues Sophie from sharing a dance with another attendee.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The action film follows a recluse (Statham) who rescues a girl from the sea while living on a remote Scottish island.
—Brayden Garcia
january 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
Wills and his wife, Peggy, have five dogs — Bandit, Dexter, Grayson, Harley and Zack — three of them rescues from God's Dogs Rescue in Von Army.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Jan. 2026
Second Helpings Atlanta rescues unused food from restaurants, grocery stores, and distribution centers.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
The Pacific Marine Mammal Center, which rescues sea creatures that are sick or in trouble along the Orange County coastline, is hoping to make a temporary field hospital using a portion of the Laguna Beach Dog Park a permanent facility.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescues
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How to Make Crab Rangoon Garlic Bread The dish itself is actually pretty simple to make and saves you a lot of labor when compared to recreating a traditional crab rangoon at home.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Staying near your meeting location, conference venue, or in the city center saves time and eliminates the need for lengthy rideshares or rental cars.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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The fallout from the US and Israeli war with Iran threatens to spur inflation across Africa, halting a wave of interest rate cuts and undermining continent-wide economic recoveries.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Market downturns can reduce your balance, sometimes significantly, and recoveries are never guaranteed on any particular timeline.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Canty salvages the wallpaper, her main material, from houses being remodeled or torn down.—
Benjamin Lima
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Lunardelli salvages them and transforms them into beautiful objects—keepsake souvenirs that are unlike anything else in Venice.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Rescues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescues. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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