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
Nicole Winfield The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
Not all of it could be salvaged, so Knott’s meticulously re-created the look.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Blair Braverman, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
The effect is country salvage, designed for maximum gardening efficiency.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
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Verb
The ruling was a win for the defense and a setback to Vatican prosecutors, who have been scrambling to salvage their case.
—Nicole Winfield The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
Not all of it could be salvaged, so Knott’s meticulously re-created the look.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
Jordan used to be an archaeologist, doing salvage archaeology for construction projects in Austria and the Mediterranean.
—Blair Braverman, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
The effect is country salvage, designed for maximum gardening efficiency.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvage
Verb
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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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Lime was utilized in masonry bonding and surface finishing, so the exceptional find that has inspired locals to visit the site has opened a door onto the building blocks of the city, quite literally, the material and the methods that brought it to life.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Jacobs is a real find as Matt, exhibiting a touch of honesty and authenticity that matches his co-star’s in every way.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
23 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 30 Mar. 2026.
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