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Recent Examples of salvageable
Rehfeldt said almost nothing in the couple's home was salvageable, and family members found just three photos.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Several companies that focus on damage restoration have been in talks with the owner about what to do next; some believe the building is salvageable.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
McGriff said though her unit was only affected by water damage, she has not been allowed to reenter it to reclaim salvageable items.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Mahrouq said the motel’s roadside sign with its three palm trees is still being refurbished, using what’s salvageable from the original.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
While the structure and the hard finishes like tile and light fixtures were salvageable, the soft goods were destroyed by the smoke.
—Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
In some cases, this exaggeration can lead salvageable relationships to divorce.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the show surrounding it might be salvageable.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
Easier said than done of course, but Sunday’s game against the Falcons will tell us all if this bleak season is salvageable, or if McDaniel’s team has quit on him and is going through the motions.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Several companies that focus on damage restoration have been in talks with the owner about what to do next; some believe the building is salvageable.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
McGriff said though her unit was only affected by water damage, she has not been allowed to reenter it to reclaim salvageable items.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Mahrouq said the motel’s roadside sign with its three palm trees is still being refurbished, using what’s salvageable from the original.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
While the structure and the hard finishes like tile and light fixtures were salvageable, the soft goods were destroyed by the smoke.
—Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
In some cases, this exaggeration can lead salvageable relationships to divorce.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the show surrounding it might be salvageable.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
Easier said than done of course, but Sunday’s game against the Falcons will tell us all if this bleak season is salvageable, or if McDaniel’s team has quit on him and is going through the motions.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvageable
Adjective
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Fortunately, Verdick Case says this usually isn’t a major issue and should be easily repairable—yes, even in drywall.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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The legislation is part of a broader EU strategy to make products more durable, repairable and recyclable, positioning the bloc at the forefront of global efforts to curb textile waste.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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How much of the damage is reparable is not yet clear.—
Phillips Payson O’Brien,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2025
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Despite being reparable, malfunctioning coffee machines, electric kettles, irons, and the like were ending up in landfills.—
Anne Pinto-Rodrigues,
The Christian Science Monitor,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And perhaps not a correctable one.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Still, some states consider driving with only one headlight a correctable violation, meaning police officers will only give a fix-it ticket.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The investor also sent a letter to incoming CEO Keith Barr, highlighting his appointment as an opportunity to address fixable execution gaps in Carmax’s strategy and unlock the stock’s full value potential.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Common problems include drips, peeling, and uneven coverage, but even the worst paint job is incredibly fixable.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Salvageable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvageable. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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