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
Devastating flooding occurred in North Shore communities on Oahu, where homes were swept away and residents needed rescuing.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
But Emma said the Russian government showed little interest in rescuing her sister, pointing to Elizabeth's public opinions online as a human rights activist.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
At 145-3, Kolkata’s innings was nearly derailed before Raghuvanshi played a rescuing hand.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Sadly, Jamie and Claire are mostly focused on rescuing Young Ian.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
The Toronto International Film Festival dropped a documentary from its lineup that told the story of an Israeli grandfather’s experience rescuing his family from Hamas on October 7, before an outcry forced its restoration.
—Jesse Brown, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
Cindy Mosling, who shifted from an interior design career to almost 50 years pioneering wildlife rehabilitation in the Jacksonville area and rescuing thousands of ill or injured birds, has died after a brief battle with cancer.
—Beth Reese Cravey, Florida Times-Union, 18 Mar. 2026
Police officers rushed to the accident, rescuing five people through flames and thick, black smoke.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
One firefighter was taken to a hospital for precautionary evaluation and while one family member sustained minor injuries while rescuing their four dogs, one dog was found dead at the scene, fire crews reported.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
But Emma said the Russian government showed little interest in rescuing her sister, pointing to Elizabeth's public opinions online as a human rights activist.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
At 145-3, Kolkata’s innings was nearly derailed before Raghuvanshi played a rescuing hand.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Sadly, Jamie and Claire are mostly focused on rescuing Young Ian.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
The Toronto International Film Festival dropped a documentary from its lineup that told the story of an Israeli grandfather’s experience rescuing his family from Hamas on October 7, before an outcry forced its restoration.
—Jesse Brown, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
Cindy Mosling, who shifted from an interior design career to almost 50 years pioneering wildlife rehabilitation in the Jacksonville area and rescuing thousands of ill or injured birds, has died after a brief battle with cancer.
—Beth Reese Cravey, Florida Times-Union, 18 Mar. 2026
Police officers rushed to the accident, rescuing five people through flames and thick, black smoke.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
One firefighter was taken to a hospital for precautionary evaluation and while one family member sustained minor injuries while rescuing their four dogs, one dog was found dead at the scene, fire crews reported.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescuing
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The Hortas were horrified to learn that Tania Hernandez, the owner of the small house where their friend was going hungry, was a social services worker for the state charged with the mission of saving frail, elderly and disabled adults like Rabell.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Kane County Health Department has partnered with community organizations to install publicly accessible naloxone dispensing boxes, making the life-saving medication easier to obtain quickly and discreetly.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Padres lost their first two games of the season before salvaging the series finale against the Tigers.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Israel’s message behind the assassination campaign is clear — the Islamic regime is beyond salvaging, and Iranians need to take to the streets to help oust their oppressors themselves.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Rescuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescuing. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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