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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Recent Examples of salvage
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Already larger plants had been identified for salvage and stored in the park’s nursery during construction.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
On Tuesday, Trump insisted yet again that Iran would not be able to salvage anything of its nuclear program.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
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Verb
Another challenge comes from the limited capacity of salvage workers compared to the scale of regional storm damage, and the slower pace of reclamation work, which is done by hand.
—St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Already larger plants had been identified for salvage and stored in the park’s nursery during construction.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
Noun
The Chicago Cubs have a chance to salvage a series split against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals after dropping the first two in the four-game set.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
On Tuesday, Trump insisted yet again that Iran would not be able to salvage anything of its nuclear program.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvage
Verb
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Another group, Project Dynamo, which had rescued Americans evacuating Afghanistan in 2021, used its connections to fly a group of touring veterans from Israel to Miami.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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Both individuals were promptly rescued from the water, Disney officials said.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Passing cars honked in support while protesters waved signs calling for the preservation of the expansive Everglades preserve, home to several endangered species and Native tribes.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Bezos, the world’s third richest person, and Sánchez, requested that in lieu of gifts, guests donate to local organizations supporting the preservation of Venice.—
Sarah Polus,
The Hill,
28 June 2025
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Vera Bradley Ripstop Mini Sling Backpack, $19 with Prime This Prime-exclusive deal might be our favorite outlet find of the week.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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This week, a new find is shedding light on just how long mind-controlling parasites have plagued the insect world.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Police recovered the keys to the SUV in the 600 block of Burr, court records state.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Their multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and therapists have the knowledge and experience to support clients to cope, recover, and break free from mental illness.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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The industry has only been looking at its first chance for a strong, sustained recovery starting in the first half of this year.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Car manufacturing may be resource-heavy but electric vehicles could help end our dependance on fossil fuels, making the factories a symbol of environmental recovery, not damage.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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The report argues that every dollar invested in water management, climate-resilient farming, and forest and wetland conservation could have a $10 return purely by lessening the impact of future droughts.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
30 June 2025
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The movie is surprisingly muted in its messaging, allowing its ideas about preservation and conservation to speak for themselves.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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While gymnasts are flying inside a venue during the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Archer Aviation electric air taxis will be flitting through the air above the area saving athletes, VIPs, guests and myriad others from performing brutal traffic acrobatics to get from place-to-place.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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One reported a 60% increase in sales within four months, while another saved 30-hours per week on decision-making processes, according to Medone.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Jones and Vega were not the first to allege conflicts of interests, protection and a cover-up.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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This charming pagoda-style umbrella offers UPF 50 protection for scorching summer days, is easily adjustable, and even tilts.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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“Salvage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvage. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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