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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 rescuing
But Armenia didn’t need rescuing.
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Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The Brookhaven Police Department has earned a Compassionate Police Department Award from PETA in recognition of officers' swift response and professionalism in rescuing a 3-month-old puppy who was allegedly abused live on Twitch.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
After rescuing the older boy, a search operation was then carried out by agencies including the local police, Blue Mountains Rescue Squad, PolAir, NSW Ambulance paramedics and the TOLL Rescue Helicopter to find his companion.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
In 2018, Chicago attorney Len Goodman and real estate developer Elzie Higginbottom bought the Reader from the Chicago Sun-Times for $1 and the assumption of debt, rescuing it from dissolution and pumping more than $1 million each into the alternative newspaper to keep it afloat.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Warsh also played a key role in helping devise the myriad programs aimed at rescuing the economy.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
When Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought The Washington Post in 2013, the staff hailed him for rescuing it from mounting financial struggles.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
At its busiest last year, Deming said the center was rescuing seven to nine animals a day in addition to dolphins that were stranding on beaches.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
Speaking with the Associated Press Monday, Andalusia regional president Juanma Moreno said that crews have pivoted from rescuing survivors to recovering remains.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The Brookhaven Police Department has earned a Compassionate Police Department Award from PETA in recognition of officers' swift response and professionalism in rescuing a 3-month-old puppy who was allegedly abused live on Twitch.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
After rescuing the older boy, a search operation was then carried out by agencies including the local police, Blue Mountains Rescue Squad, PolAir, NSW Ambulance paramedics and the TOLL Rescue Helicopter to find his companion.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
In 2018, Chicago attorney Len Goodman and real estate developer Elzie Higginbottom bought the Reader from the Chicago Sun-Times for $1 and the assumption of debt, rescuing it from dissolution and pumping more than $1 million each into the alternative newspaper to keep it afloat.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Warsh also played a key role in helping devise the myriad programs aimed at rescuing the economy.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
When Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought The Washington Post in 2013, the staff hailed him for rescuing it from mounting financial struggles.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
At its busiest last year, Deming said the center was rescuing seven to nine animals a day in addition to dolphins that were stranding on beaches.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
Speaking with the Associated Press Monday, Andalusia regional president Juanma Moreno said that crews have pivoted from rescuing survivors to recovering remains.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescuing
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The administration says this is a cost-saving solution for Americans at a time when rising energy bills are causing concern around the country.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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While putting a chair in a parking spot may seem like a simple gesture, saving spaces has created friction among residents.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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But the sight of the double act between Ekitike and Florian Wirtz flourishing has to bode well for Liverpool’s chances of salvaging something significant from this turbulent campaign.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Forever Fleece Wide-leg Pant Gone are the days of salvaging your overworn sweatpants when Athleta’s loungewear is 25 percent off for a limited time.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rescuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescuing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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