as in to rescue
to remove (something) from a place of danger or harm
Nothing could be salvaged from the shipwreck.
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Recent Examples of salvage
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The following video gives you a good background on the project, including the way in which redwood salvaged from the facility was incorporated into a new football stadium for the San Francisco 49ers.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Maltese authorities have commissioned a specialized marine salvage team to determine whether the tanker can be safely towed to a port, or if it should be sunk at sea, according to newspaper Malta Today.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The Red Sox will look to salvage the series in Sunday’s finale.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The following video gives you a good background on the project, including the way in which redwood salvaged from the facility was incorporated into a new football stadium for the San Francisco 49ers.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
Any salvage operation disturbing the wreck risks releasing radioactive material into the water column and potentially the atmosphere.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Maltese authorities have commissioned a specialized marine salvage team to determine whether the tanker can be safely towed to a port, or if it should be sunk at sea, according to newspaper Malta Today.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvage
Verb
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But in this patient the sun might have triggered somatic mutations that rescued her cells.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Wall Street Journal added that the airman, who eluded capture for 36 hours and hid in a remote mountain crevice, was rescued by a specialized commando force.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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That will help establish if the successive strikes were plausibly tied to the mission objective of destroying the still floating vessel and stop the salvaging of the drugs.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Dec. 2025
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There are over 24 Art Deco preservation societies worldwide, including an international Art Deco Society.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the study, instances of peer preservation increased when AI models knew of the existence of other models in the experimental scenarios.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Several shared their reactions in the days following the find, expressing a mix of sympathy, shock and unease.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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The discovery is the latest in a string of notable archaeological finds in the region.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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UConn recovered from its prolonged shooting slump to regain its bearings, eventually increasing its lead to 10 points on a Mullins’ 3 with 47 seconds left in the half before heading into the locker room up 37-29.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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All six crew members from the three planes ejected and were safely recovered, CENTCOM said.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Certain peptides were said to enhance strength, energy, endurance, and recovery.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Pillar Wellbeing offers recovery physio spaces and holistic approach to wellness that includes in-depth nutrition coaching.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The zoo is accredited by the Association Of Zoos And Aquariums and has a dedicated conservation effort.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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Nick Fasciano, executive director for the nonprofit conservation group Idaho Wildlife Federation, testified in support of the bill in front of the House committee.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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The ideal is to choose styles with clean lines and neutral colors, like a pair of cap-toe booties in cream and black.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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Moisturizing gel booties and more are also available.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Salvage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvage. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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