lifesaving
adjective
life·sav·ing
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Definition of lifesaving
(Entry 1 of 2)
: designed for or used in saving lives
lifesaving drugs
lifesaving
nounDefinition of lifesaving (Entry 2 of 2)
: the skill or practice of saving or protecting the lives especially of drowning persons
Examples of lifesaving in a Sentence
Noun
All lifeguards are trained in lifesaving.Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The most recent signature on Tibbettsâ door belongs to Michael Laufer, the public face of the Four Thieves Vinegar Collective, a controversial group of anarcho-biohackers that wants to open-source the production of lifesaving pharmaceuticals. — Wired, "This DIY Implant Lets You Stream Movies From Inside Your Leg," 30 Aug. 2019 Talbott received a certificate of appreciation from SPD and has been nominated for the department's lifesaving medal, which will be presented at an awards ceremony next summer, the post said. — Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, "Watch: CPR training pays off for Kentucky police during crisis situation," 28 Aug. 2019 Some inmates are leaving the Bexar County Jail with a parting gift â the lifesaving medication Narcan. — Emilie Eaton, ExpressNews.com, "Some jail inmates in San Antonio will go home a little safer," 20 Aug. 2019 Local, state and federal officials have embraced naloxone as a lifesaving measure. — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, "Decline in opioid deaths is tied to growing use of overdose-reversing drug, CDC says," 6 Aug. 2019 Before his arrest, Shkreli was best known for buying the rights to a lifesaving drug at another company in 2014 and promptly raising the price from $13.50 to $750 per pill. — BostonGlobe.com, "Jet2 sends big bill to passenger for flight return to London," 19 July 2019 Before his arrest, Shkreli was best known for buying the rights to a lifesaving drug at another company in 2014 and promptly raising the price from $13.50 to $750 per pill. — BostonGlobe.com, "Jet2 sends big bill to passenger for flight return to London," 19 July 2019 Before his arrest, Shkreli was best known for buying the rights to a lifesaving drug at another company in 2014 and promptly raising the price from $13.50 to $750 per pill. — NBC News, "Court upholds 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli's conviction," 18 July 2019 Before his arrest, Shkreli was best known for buying the rights to a lifesaving drug at another company in 2014 and promptly raising the price from $13.50 to $750 per pill. — chicagotribune.com, "âPharma Broâ Martin Shkreliâ loses appeal, isnât getting out of prison anytime soon," 18 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
And the psychological benefits of food join a host of positive physical effects: the potential lifesaving properties of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins in fighting chronic diseases. — Michelle Stacey, Allure, "The "Food as Medicine" Doctrine Hurts More Than It Helps," 8 Aug. 2019 But Republicans offer plans that will reduce lifesaving coverage and shift more costs onto sick patients. — Catherine Rampell, The Denver Post, "Rampell: What are Republicans afraid of?," 6 Aug. 2019 The seasonal conditions of mossing also paved the way for a new occupation: lifesaving. — Emily Toomey, Smithsonian, "The Most Irish Town in America Was Built on Seaweed," 23 July 2019 San Diego Sector Chief Patrol Agent Douglas Harrison issued a statement thanking the agents, as well as the Sheriffâs Department and Customs and Border Protection personnel, for the lifesaving efforts. — Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, "7 unauthorized migrants rescued near Otay Mountain over the past week by Border Patrol agents," 2 July 2019 In one case, the infant had anomalies incompatible with life and no lifesaving measures were taken. — Ryan Faircloth, Twin Cities, "Abortions in Minnesota decreased last year, according to new state report," 1 July 2019 Annual outdoor family/pet friendly festival put on Friends of the Shelter (FOTS) to raise awareness about pet lifesaving activities,connect attendees with local businesses and nonprofit groups, and raise funds for FOTS programs. — Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Things to do in Cincinnati this week: June 24-30," 24 June 2019 If the money moved on Giving Tuesday all went to effective lifesaving causes, last yearâs fundraising would have saved 50,000 lives â not bad for a dayâs work. — Kelsey Piper, Vox, "Giving Tuesday, explained," 27 Nov. 2018 The law also allowed for pharmacies to sell naloxene without a prescription, which can give friends and family who have the antidote on hand a lifesaving tool while emergency medical services are on their way. — Krista Torralva, San Antonio Express-News, "Training on opioid antidote expanding in S.A.," 31 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lifesaving.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for lifesaving
lifesaving
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of lifesaving
(Entry 1 of 2)
: designed for or used in saving people's lives
lifesaving
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of lifesaving (Entry 2 of 2)
: the skills needed to save the lives of people who are drowning
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lifesaving
adjective
life·sav·ing
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Medical Definition of lifesaving
(Entry 1 of 2)
: designed for or used in saving lives
lifesaving drugs
lifesaving
nounMedical Definition of lifesaving (Entry 2 of 2)
: the skill or practice of saving or protecting the lives especially of drowning persons
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