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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 thought the building should be razed, while others said maybe it could be salvaged — but that safety must be foremost. — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 8 July 2026 As progressives fought on Tuesday to salvage some validation from the wreckage of Graham Platner’s Senate bid, his most important endorser on the left broke a conspicuous silence to try to nudge him out of the race. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 7 July 2026
Noun
Watch On The visuals look razor sharp in this 19-minute preview where Jun and friends are first on a perilous salvage mission. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 June 2026 Nick Sloane, the marine salvage engineer who led the recovery, still returns. — Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 6 June 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
  • Thirteen people were safely rescued, and three more were taken to hospitals, Crispen said.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 15 July 2026
  • India’s foreign affairs ministry later said ten of its nationals had been rescued from the vessel after it was struck off the coast of Oman but that one of its nationals was missing.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 14 July 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
  • The meeting is also a venue for members of the public — including representatives of historic preservation and architectural groups — to offer three to five minutes of feedback.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 16 July 2026
  • Wennerstrom said the renovations have not followed the review process prescribed under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, which requires the government to consult with stakeholders over preservation concerns.
    — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
Definition of preservation
Noun
  • The discovery comes as Egypt seeks to promote new archaeological finds to support tourism, a key source of foreign currency for the country.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026
  • Some of our favorite finds include packable wrinkle-free tops, slip-on sneakers, comfy wireless bras, and hands-free crossbody bags for up to 54 percent off.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026
Definition of find
Verb
  • The body of a second victim was recovered Thursday following the sinking of a three-level yacht near Alcatraz Island and has been identified by San Francisco authorities as a Sacramento County resident.
    — Michael McGough Updated July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • This could soon change, at least for China, which recovered its first reusable orbital-class rocket booster following a launch earlier this month.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
Definition of recover
Noun
  • Cole, in the 10th start of an arduous recovery from Tommy John surgery, had issued a leadoff walk to Mookie Betts.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • The San Francisco Police Department resumed search-and-recovery efforts Thursday.
    — Michael McGough Updated July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of recovery
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  • Part of that adoration comes from a high level of public awareness about wildlife and conservation in Tasmania, home to many endemic species found nowhere else in the world.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Following its separation from the city, GLAZA executives hope the nonprofit can work in the animal conservation efforts in Southern California.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of conservation
Noun
  • Duca del Cosma's Rimini combines a waterproof bootie with a flexible, grippy outsole, while Payntr Golf's Reserve Classic Tour RS focuses on aggressive swing stability with a waterproof membrane and responsive spikes.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Swift attended a New York Knicks game in 2014 wearing Christian Louboutin‘s Attroupa booties with animal print detailing.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
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“Salvage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvage. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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