salvations

noun

plural of salvation
as in rescues
the saving from danger or evil we spent the night in the cellar praying for salvation from the tornadoes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvations
  1. rescues
  2. recoveries
Noun
  • Multiple water rescues and road closures were reported near Columbus, Ohio, according to CNN affiliate WBNS.
    — Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The department played a key role during Covid, ran the main bailout program of the global financial crisis, and took point on multiple emerging market rescues in the 1990s.
    — Christopher Anstey, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of rescues
Noun
  • Let’s hope the upcoming Labor Day weekend is free from water rescues or recoveries.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Donald was one of the most dominant defensive lineman in NFL history during his 10 seasons with the Rams, recording 111 sacks, 24 forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of recoveries
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“Salvations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvations. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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