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
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
Aardvark Antiques For a one-of-a-kind souvenir, check out Aardvark Antiques, known for its eclectic mix of architectural and salvaged pieces.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
From a gift of Elizabeth Taylor’s ring, bestowed on Allura, by her cheating younger husband, to $40 million worth of trinkets that Liberty helps salvage from her Upper East Side client wanting a divorce.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Eric and Frenchie were at his house packing up all of his valuables that could be salvaged, and they were moved to this new apartment.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
Aardvark Antiques For a one-of-a-kind souvenir, check out Aardvark Antiques, known for its eclectic mix of architectural and salvaged pieces.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
The vessel can conduct salvage, diving, towing, offshore firefighting, heavy lift operations, and support security cooperation missions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
From a gift of Elizabeth Taylor’s ring, bestowed on Allura, by her cheating younger husband, to $40 million worth of trinkets that Liberty helps salvage from her Upper East Side client wanting a divorce.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvage
Verb
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The Los Angeles County Fire Department on Wednesday rescued three people who were trapped under a collapsed retaining wall in Lennox.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In the final battle, the group of heroes kills Vecna, and the Mind Flayer, before rescuing the children and setting off bombs that destroy the Upside Down.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 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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At Lockheed Martin, Hegseth said that money will be spent re-establishing America’s military might, stressing that the administration is looking to unleash the country’s defense resources in the preservation of peace.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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So the neon preservation crowd has its work cut out.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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Similar to Hudson’s, my find from Nordstrom has a sophisticated mock-neck top and long pants.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Keep reading for other top-notch finds from the sale, starting as low as $20.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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The 2026 Games are scheduled to begin in less than a month, giving Kim a short window to recover and pursue her third consecutive gold medal in the halfpipe.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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When Pritchard lost control of the ball, dove on the floor to recover it and fed a pass to White for an open three, Andrew Nembhard canned a three of his own a minute later.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Nestled in the green hills of the Pacific Palisades and just miles from the Pacific Ocean, community members gathered for an afternoon service and concert to grieve, heal and remember — remember homes lost, remember their lives before displacement and remember to find hope in recovery.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Right after the Eaton and Palisades Fires, county and city leaders promised a fast, efficient and safe recovery, but fewer than a thousand actual buildings are under construction one year later.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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Inside, immersive exhibits trace Roosevelt’s life, leadership, and conservation ideals through his writings and historical milestones.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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That’s because replacing windows can help with energy conservation, making the project eligible for this type of financing.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Pair your pieces with a classic wool coat and sneakers for casual occasions (or booties to dress things up).—
Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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Plush, fuzzy styles such as the Snug Leaves Fuzzy Scuff slippers and NineCiFun Slip-ons wrap your feet in cloud-like comfort, while indoor/outdoor options like the Cushionaire Ollie Suede Moccasins and Kubua booties offer extra support and durability.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Salvage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvage. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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