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
Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Throughout the ancient city, hotel groups have salvaged the fate of aging historic palaces.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 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
Lunardelli salvages them and transforms them into beautiful objects—keepsake souvenirs that are unlike anything else in Venice.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Throughout the ancient city, hotel groups have salvaged the fate of aging historic palaces.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvage
Verb
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So, there are still chances that the AHRQ could get rescued at some point by the House of Representatives.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The girl’s mom got into a kayak, paddled out to the sinking canoe and rescued her daughter, but her boyfriend went underwater, deputies said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This fall’s exhibition at the University of Minnesota’s art museum asks us to consider the rug — a functional object, a decorative object, an artistic object, a form of storytelling and cultural preservation.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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But the County Commission then voted to nullify the preservation board’s move, Stander recalled.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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That’s a rare find in a world where streaming and security usually come with subscription strings attached.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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The ancient tombs, along with the area’s previous finds, suggest this part of Manduria served as a structured cemetery-like space in ancient times.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An officer, named as Officer A in the latest release, was injured in the shootout and is currently recovering in the hospital.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The rally ended with Nick Bosa pushing Seattle offensive tackle Abe Lucas into Darnold, forcing a fumble, which Bosa recovered.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Betty, who is in recovery from a serious medical diagnosis, said the service’s reflection held new meaning for her.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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At its peak, unemployment soared past 10% in late 2009, only dropping below 8% by 2013—more sluggish than prior recoveries.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is important for conservation when considering breeding and relocation initiatives to increase the size and health of populations.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During the autopsy, a medical examiner noted an orange bootie sock on Schnee’s foot — matching the one from Oberholtzer’s scene — formally linking the cases, according to the state cold-case database and 48 Hours.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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These shoes are a cross between a mule and a heel, and when styled with a pair of long pants, look like a bootie.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The two wanted the Power of Veto winner to use the ability to keep Panaro, but instead, the winner saved themselves.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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For engineers and designers, this framework is like giving a GPS map through the complex terrain of foam design—saving months of trial-and-error testing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Salvage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvage. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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