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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as in preservation
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as in find
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Recent Examples of salvage
Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The family is now working with a salvage company to recover what can be saved, KSTU reported.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
The final matchdays promise high drama, particularly for Nigeria, who now face an uphill battle to salvage its qualifying campaign.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Totaled cars are typically sold at a salvage auction to junkyards and vehicle rebuilders.
—Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The family is now working with a salvage company to recover what can be saved, KSTU reported.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
Meanwhile, Witt hit his 22nd home run as the Royals collected 12 hits to salvage a win in the three-game series.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
The final matchdays promise high drama, particularly for Nigeria, who now face an uphill battle to salvage its qualifying campaign.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvage
Verb
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Luckily, since Atom is mechanical and was connected to the Neverland network, Wendy was able to stop him in his tracks and rescue Joe.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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Of the 13 people who were on board, six have been rescued and four are still missing, according to PIA.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The gardens bloom seasonally against the backdrop of the Alps, and the park—including a pond, historic fountains, and mature trees—is largely protected under Swiss preservation rules, so the setting will stay just as peaceful for years to come.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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The technique revealed details difficult to see in visible light alone, like areas of soft tissue preservation, the condition of the limestone in which the fossils were preserved, and the thickness of the hollow walls of the bones.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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Wearing nitrile gloves, hair tied back with a neckerchief and a long braid dangling over the shoulder of a tank top, Anya presents every find for Ray, Judy, Michael, and Stephanie to inspect, narrating the story that each bone tells.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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Most items on the menu fall comfortably under the $12 mark — a rare find in Charlotte, especially with generous portion sizes.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Brentford never really recovered.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately for Mahomes, that pass also was backwards and Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke recovered the ball.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
22 Sep. 2025
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After months of recovery and a guest tango performance with Derek Hough last season, Ballas felt ready to compete again.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Tyler Williams, the team’s vice president of player health and performance, has designed a strict game plan for hydration, including recovery smoothies.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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This fusion of art and maritime conservation has a particular resonance for anyone old enough to remember Grenada’s revolutionary years.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Sep. 2025
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While this is one of the tools the country hopes will assist in its mission, some conservation experts say a full eradication may not be achievable.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Luvamia Wide Leg Jeans Every fall wardrobe calls for a reliable pair of jeans that can be worn with ankle booties, heeled boots, and mule clogs, and this pair from Luvamia is a favorite among shoppers.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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In the second picture, their dog can be seen lying on top of the sonogram with two small pink booties next to him.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Biglari’s core demands were to stop opening new stores entirely, eliminate the development team to save money, and focus exclusively on improving existing store operations rather than expansion.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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One paper in August estimates that Covid vaccines saved more than 2 million lives, mostly among older adults, worldwide between 2020 and October 2024.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Salvage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvage. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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