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Definitions

rescue

[res-kyoo] / ˈrɛs kyu /
NOUN
saving from danger
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delivery recovery relief salvage
STRONG
deliverance disembarrassment disentanglement emancipation exploit extrication feat heroics heroism liberation performance ransom reclaiming reclamation recovering redemption release salvation saving
Antonyms
STRONG
failure
WEAK
danger peril
VERB
save from danger
Synonyms
STRONGEST
extricate free keep liberate preserve protect recapture recover release retrieve salvage
STRONG
conserve deliver disembarrass disentangle emancipate manumit ransom redeem regain retain safeguard spring unleash unloose
WEAK
bail one out get off the hook get out get out of hock give a break hold over pull out of the fire save life of set free
Antonyms
STRONGEST
give harm hold hurt injure limit lose restrain
STRONG
forfeit imprison spend
WEAK
imperil

Example Sentences

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It compares evenly with the search and rescue missions undertaken during the Vietnam era in “competence and bravery” but exceeds those earlier missions in only one regard: recognition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

More than 50 hours after the start of rescue efforts, both of the downed F-15 crew members were back in friendly territory, Caine said.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Even if that tragedy was averted, the triumphant rescue underlined the risk American forces still face in Iran.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Also at Monday’s briefing, Trump celebrated the dramatic rescue of the American officer whose fighter jet was downed by Iran last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The Arctic expedition and the American rescue mission had cost a fortune.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock