as in saving
to remove from danger or harm
an all-out effort to rescue a beached whale
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Recent Examples of rescuing
The Larkspur Fire Protection District awards Megan and Rebecca for their help rescuing a 4-year-old boy from drowning.
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Christa Swanson, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Saving a wildfire burn victim Department leaders shared the heroic stories of the recipients, which included rescuing victims from wildfires and car accidents, shielding children from gunfire and pulling people from freezing water.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Matzner is famously credited with rescuing the Palm Springs International Film Festival from near collapse in 1999, investing over $12 million of his own money and transforming the event into a star-studded, must-attend stop on the Hollywood awards circuit.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
The two convinced Server that Mitchell was stuck in an elevator after a night of partying in New York City, with Thompson not particularly concerned about rescuing him, in a hilarious exchange.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The likely advancement of both men to the general election, combined with two mayoral candidates who talk effusively about rescuing Hollywood, shows just how good the entertainment industry has become at the message game.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
Military leaders have been looking into using autonomous systems for surveillance, logistics, and security, but this is the first time their use in rescuing people has been made public.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Orlopp’s response was to go on the offensive, raising profitability targets and announcing plans to cut around 3,000 jobs by the end of the decade, essentially making the case that Commerzbank doesn’t need rescuing.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 June 2026
While keeping poison off the streets is paramount, rescuing those caught in the grip of addiction is the equally vital second half of Florida’s strategy.
—John Koufos, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Christa Swanson, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Saving a wildfire burn victim Department leaders shared the heroic stories of the recipients, which included rescuing victims from wildfires and car accidents, shielding children from gunfire and pulling people from freezing water.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Matzner is famously credited with rescuing the Palm Springs International Film Festival from near collapse in 1999, investing over $12 million of his own money and transforming the event into a star-studded, must-attend stop on the Hollywood awards circuit.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
The two convinced Server that Mitchell was stuck in an elevator after a night of partying in New York City, with Thompson not particularly concerned about rescuing him, in a hilarious exchange.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The likely advancement of both men to the general election, combined with two mayoral candidates who talk effusively about rescuing Hollywood, shows just how good the entertainment industry has become at the message game.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
Military leaders have been looking into using autonomous systems for surveillance, logistics, and security, but this is the first time their use in rescuing people has been made public.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Orlopp’s response was to go on the offensive, raising profitability targets and announcing plans to cut around 3,000 jobs by the end of the decade, essentially making the case that Commerzbank doesn’t need rescuing.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 June 2026
While keeping poison off the streets is paramount, rescuing those caught in the grip of addiction is the equally vital second half of Florida’s strategy.
—John Koufos, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescuing
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South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu made a mistake earlier that led to Mexico's goal and 1-0 lead, but Kim just kept his team down just one goal after saving a hard shot in the 71st minute by absorbing a hard shot from Raúl Jiménez to his chest and face.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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This allows farmers to see how much water is in the tree itself instead of the soil, saving money and water.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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In the meantime, Pintar is scrambling to apply for grants in hopes of salvaging as much of the program as possible.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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New York sits at 30-38 overall and 4-5 in June after salvaging the final game of their recent series with the Cardinals.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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“Rescuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescuing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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