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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
There is already speculation that Disney could try to salvage the show by putting it exclusively on Hulu.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Jordan used to be an archaeologist, doing salvage archaeology for construction projects in Austria and the Mediterranean.
—Blair Braverman, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The Heat’s play-in competition last year also was of far less quality, defeating the 39-43 Chicago Bulls and 40-42 Atlanta Hawks in those two play-in games to salvage their 37-45 season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
There is already speculation that Disney could try to salvage the show by putting it exclusively on Hulu.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
JPMorgan energy analysts estimate that roughly 329 vessels are now operating in the Persian Gulf and that each ship would require oil pollution, salvage, hull and third‑party liability insurance.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Jordan used to be an archaeologist, doing salvage archaeology for construction projects in Austria and the Mediterranean.
—Blair Braverman, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvage
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But Emma said the Russian government showed little interest in rescuing her sister, pointing to Elizabeth's public opinions online as a human rights activist.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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This gentle girl was a stray who was rescued and has adjusted well to her new environment.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 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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Researchers have also observed promising improvements in metabolic markers and better preservation of lean muscle mass, says Burns.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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But the transition from accumulation to preservation introduces a different kind of calculus — one where tax efficiency can matter as much as market returns.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Many commenters expressed awe at the scale and age of the discovery, while others praised the museum’s scientific work and said the find deserved broader media coverage.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Personal style often equates to vintage finds.—
The Editors of AD,
Architectural Digest,
30 Mar. 2026
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The machine was later recovered with the safe intact.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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This grant will directly strengthen the infrastructure behind its weekly food distribution, increase the volume of food that can be recovered and provided, and ensure that families across the community continue to have consistent access to fresh, healthy food, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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This dynamic, known in counseling circles as partner-blame, is well documented in Christian purity and addiction-recovery literature.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Injury updates Dodgers utility players Tommy Edman (right ankle surgery recovery) and Kiké Hernández (left elbow surgery recovery) took early batting practice on the field Saturday afternoon.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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Participants on Wednesday said the work group’s focus is wide-ranging, with more than 15 studies underway on groundwater recharging, converting groundwater supplies to surface water, and other efforts around water quantity, quality and conservation.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort The resort recently partnered with WiseOceans, a global marine conservation and education company, to implement marine conservation programming and further the property’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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But during transitional, tough-to-dress-for weather, short booties are actually your best bet.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2026
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The great thing about pointed-toe booties is that they can be worn with jeans, trousers, and maxi skirts.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Salvage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvage. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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