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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as in find

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Recent Examples of salvage

Verb

The balance of old and new, classic and quirky, starts on the exterior, where the historic redwood siding was salvaged and reinstalled wherever possible. — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026 Steel casement windows and oversize doors used throughout the house are salvaged. — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Noun

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 In fact, they were all sent to a salvage yard, destined for dismantling and demolition. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for salvage

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Verb

That’s why the researchers say the tool could be useful for rescuing endangered species with a few individuals left—scientists could create fertile breeding pairs using just one male donor.

— Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2026
This 23-foot-long mock-up was part of the USS Enterprise's basic design and was rescued from demolition some 14 years ago when Schneider purchased it at a 2012 memorabilia auction for $61,000.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 13 Oct. 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

Targeting equipment essential to the preservation of fresh products and to the food supply of the French people is of extreme gravity and is unprecedented.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
If cash preservation is existential, every interesting experiment cannot remain sacred.

— Alla Adam, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of preservation

Noun

Though the hoard was discovered last year, officials only recently announced the find, calling it the largest coin hoard from the reign of Roman Emperor Hadrian ever found in Germany.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Insider tip Such a great find for those looking for an alternative to Airbnb.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of find

Verb

Raphaëlle, meanwhile, is recovering after a long rehabilitation and must confront the loss of her mobility, which prevents her from conducting investigations with her former energy.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
The stocks have recovered a bit since then and were trading up on Tuesday.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of recover

Noun

What begins as a straightforward trip to rehab quickly spirals into a journey packed with mishaps, revelations and unexpected connections, forcing both Lucy and Tim to confront the messy realities of fame, family and recovery.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
However, the higher PPI is pointing to an economy that is gradually moving away from deflationary pressures even if the recovery remains uneven, said Hao Zhou, chief economist at Guotai Junan International Holdings.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of recovery

Noun

More than 180,000 giant tortoises roaming freely on our atoll is proof of what long-term commitment to conservation can achieve.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
In recent years, California has increasingly prioritized wildlife crossings in its conservation strategy.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of conservation

Noun

Since the Jenna Bootie is a new style, FN reached out to Christian Louboutin for confirmation on whether or not the booties are named after Ortega.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Pair them with a chunky sweater and sneakers, or a classic button-down shirt and heeled booties this season.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026

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