rescuer

noun

Definition of rescuernext
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 Vibrations from earth-moving equipment could have triggered further collapses, possibly dooming Gil — and his would-be rescuers. — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 Although rescuers had not detected conclusive signs of life, the operation continued under the watch of the child’s parents and grandmother. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026 Cloud cover limited the helicopter to a lower drop point near 50/50 Flat, above the switchbacks, forcing rescuers to climb on foot to reach the injured woman. — James Ward, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Mali also helped direct searches that led to the recovery of six bodies, rescuer Miguel Ángel García told CNN. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 Several hours later, rescuers carried the injured on stretchers and recovered the dead in makeshift carts, painstakingly hauling them back up the rugged slope, official Noor Zaman said. — ABC News, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescuer
  1. savior
  2. protector
Noun
  • Fans of all ages and skin types swear by the Weleda skin savior.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • The aesthete makes a natural savior, and his arrival in this kingdom is something of a homecoming.
    — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of savior
Noun
  • Civic duty My family believed in government, for all its flaws, as a protector of the people.
    — Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
  • Defense The primary reason the Lakers likely chose Kessler over offering a max deal to Detroit Pistons restricted free agent Jalen Duren is that Kessler is one of the NBA’s best rim protectors.
    — Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of protector

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“Rescuer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescuer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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