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verb

Definition of salvagenext
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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noun

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as in salvaging

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as in preservation

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as in find

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Recent Examples of salvage
Verb
Some of that is obvious, such as Caminero doubling his walk rate from last season, or salvaging an at-bat by slapping a single or even making a productive out. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 One plays on the name of the crew’s hangout, Hamburger Hamlet, drawing Murphy-ish parallels between the characters and Shakespeare’s tragic personages that are so overwrought, they can’t be salvaged by self-awareness. — Judy Berman, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
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The raunchy stand-up comedian made his unexpected TV debut playing a junkyard and salvage business proprietor prone to get-rich-quick schemes and faking heart attacks. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Divers with Mel Fisher's Shipwreck Expeditions, working from the salvage vessel DARE, found the silver bar at the wreck site of the Nuestra Señora de Atocha. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for salvage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvage
  1. rescue
  2. salvaging
  3. preservation
  4. find
  5. recover
  6. recovery
  7. conservation
  8. booty
Verb
  • Local residents even helped rescue one of the young falcons using a bucket and a towel in late June when it was trapped in the Fox River.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The tubers were rescued Friday amid dense woods and thick ground cover by two state troopers and three Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of rescue
Noun
  • 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
Definition of salvaging
Noun
  • Tree preservation ordinance The Village Board tabled a tree preservation ordinance which aims to prevent clear-cutting of lots and preserve the village’s tree canopy after board members disagreed with some of the provisions.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • As Digital Realty’s operation continues to grow in Charlotte, Shelton hopes that preservation becomes a focus for the developer.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of preservation
Noun
  • For more finds to design a cozy corner, check out our favorite reading nook wallpaper, magazine racks, lighting, throw blankets, and more below.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Fitoussi has outfitted Collins in chic and romantic silhouettes using vintage finds, bold prints and high-end designer pieces.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of find
Verb
  • The Puerto Rican boxer had brain surgery but never fully recovered from his injuries, identified as a large subdural hematoma, and was in a persistent vegetative state.
    — Matt Moret, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Three loose fan blade fragments were recovered from the engine.
    — Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of recover
Noun
  • By adjusting the electron-trapping layer, the researchers could tune the device’s current recovery time across an approximately fivefold range.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Her physical injuries Testimony early in the week focused on the extent of Clancy’s physical injuries and medical recovery after her suicide attempt.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of recovery
Noun
  • The community represents the inaugural partnership between real estate developers and conservationists intent on achieving conservation at scale.
    — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Numbers rebounded to around 80 last year after significant conservation efforts.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of conservation
Noun
  • Meanwhile, a company has developed surf booties that claim to be barb-resistant — though swimmers are urged to still tread lightly to avoid trampling the rays.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Always avoid hot asphalt parking lots by carrying your dog or using booties, and never leave dogs in cars.
    — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
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“Salvage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvage. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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