SALVAGE Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of salvage

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

as in salvaging

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as in preservation

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Recent Examples of salvage

Verb

Taking an existing garment apart, salvaging as much of the fabric as possible, and redesigning it into something fresh is a time-intensive process, and time is money. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026 Unless someone caught the problem in time, the heat ruined the food before anyone had a chance to salvage it. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026

Noun

When private forests burn, landowners salvage burned trees, turn them into lumber and replant, turning those forests green again within years. — Chris Edwards, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026 When Philadelphia closed the doors of its last fire salvage company in 1962, New York Fire Patrol became the last of its kind in the country. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for salvage

Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvage

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Feeding Westchester also rescues birthday cakes from Wegmans.

— Mary Calvi, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
An 11-month-old boy who had been taken by his father was rescued after being buried alive in a dog crate following an urgent search, authorities in South Carolina said.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of rescue

Noun

When Jenn and Emily return, Shannon tries to cut the tension by talking about jarred pizza sauce (the only real laugh-out-loud moment of the episode), but there’s no salvaging this night.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Eliyahu, who announced the salvaging of the Altalena, hails from the far-right, which has taken power as part of a government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

— CBS News, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of salvaging

Noun

The preservation nonprofit on track to purchase Baltimore County’s historic Perry Hall Mansion is hoping to restore the 18th century-era structure to its former glory after years of repairs and limited use.

— Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2026
Since 1972, Congress has mandated the preservation of thousands of wilderness acres under National Park Service protection.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of preservation

Noun

The find is one of the largest collections of cave art on the Iberian Peninsula; its 280 Paleolithic engravings include 55 animal figures, as well as nonfigurative designs.

— News Desk, Artforum, 6 Nov. 2026
The find is among the largest collections of cave art on the Iberian Peninsula.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of find

Verb

Heat triggers shape recovery The technology uses shape-memory polymers (SMPs), materials that can be programmed into a temporary shape and recover their original form when heated.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Nick Poulos fumbled on fourth down, and Malcolm McCain recovered.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of recover

Noun

The resort's heavy equipment and skilled workforce quickly became part of the recovery effort.

— Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Treatments lean practical and recovery-focused, with deep-tissue and sports massages that zero in on quads, hips, and lower backs after long ski days.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of recovery

Noun

When a significant property becomes available, conservation organizations often must assemble funding from private donors, foundations, grants, and government partners to compete with development interests.

— Gilbert Miller, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
For Placer Land Trust, the opening marks another milestone in its conservation efforts.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of conservation

Noun

Consider slipping into a pair of heeled booties to give the look a dressier finish, with the metal handle bag being an eye-catching statement piece.

— Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2026
Available in chocolate brown and black leather, the booties come with a breathable footbed that won’t leave your feet feeling heavy and worn out after a full day (or three) of exploring.

— Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026

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