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
Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
Perhaps the situation can still be salvaged.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Wednesday’s report said a salvage company recovered the boat which was examined by the Coast Guard and NTSB investigators.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
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Verb
The government in Tanzania and the international community need to intervene to say something must be done to salvage the sites.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
Perhaps the situation can still be salvaged.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
Noun
That represents a blow for aviation enthusiasts unless future salvage operations can be carried out.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Wednesday’s report said a salvage company recovered the boat which was examined by the Coast Guard and NTSB investigators.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvage
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The opera, an adaptation of Dorothy and DuBose Heyward’s play (itself an adaptation of the latter’s 1925 novel), tells the story of a disabled Black beggar hailing from Charleston, who attempts to rescue Bess from her drug dealer and controlling lover.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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All of the dogs were rescued alive, though officers say they were left inside the moving truck for several hours.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 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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The assessment, part of a historic preservation review that began last Friday, includes details like the need for 320-foot-tall cranes to construct the 250-foot-tall arch, which be more than twice the height of the Lincoln Memorial.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
12 June 2026
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Built in the 1830s, the 25-foot-wide home was completely reimagined by Yellowtrees Studio, resulting in a thoughtful blend of historic character and contemporary design that avoids both museum-like preservation and the formulaic feel of a luxury flip.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Both avid card collectors, there was no doubt in Jensen’s mind where the rare, valuable find belonged.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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This maxi sundress is a refined (yet really functional) fashion find that would fit into any New England summer soirée.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Police said three persons of interest were taken into custody and a firearm was recovered at the scene.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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In a Week 14 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Smith recovered a fumble and returned it 78 yards for a touchdown — the fifth-longest fumble return in franchise history.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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Citing a Civil Defense Authority source, the Yemeni news agency Saba reported that the recovery effort was complicated by the crater’s rugged terrain, significant depth, and intense heat.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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In exchange, Washington has lifted personal sanctions against the interim president and backed measured aimed at Venezuela’s economic recovery, signaling a notable departure for previous policy.—
Alfredo Meza,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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This work fundamentally kicks the can of water conservation down the road, and some directors of the district readily acknowledge this.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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The conservation angle is also really important.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Use booties on walks to protect their delicate paw pads.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Aaron left the hospital and drove to a local Walmart, entering the store with his formerly bare feet now cloaked in surgery booties, and purchased hedge trimmers big enough to snip down the branch.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Salvage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvage. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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