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adjective

as in reclaimed

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verb

past tense of salvage
as in rescued
to remove (something) from a place of danger or harm Nothing could be salvaged from the shipwreck.

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Recent Examples of salvaged
Verb
But there are times when religious artwork and artifacts cannot be recovered, salvaged or repaired. — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 The Panthers salvaged their four-game trip with a pair of wins after opening with back-to-back defeats. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Players continue to express confidence in coach Aaron Glenn and insist the season can be salvaged. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026 Custom furnishings, Dedar velvets, salvaged historic fireplaces and bespoke lighting reinforce the atmosphere of a sophisticated private residence rather than a standardized luxury development. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 The Raiders stayed within the number in Buffalo, and Washington salvaged my Monday night with a six-point loss to San Francisco. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Part of the original façade is still visible today, while in the gardens, the original Madonnina salvaged from the old chapel stands as an enduring reminder of the property’s rich history. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 Part performance, part installation, SEAWORLD VENICE opened at the Austrian Pavilion in May with the piercing peal of a colossal bell salvaged from the Venice Lagoon. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Fortunately, his wife Tabitha salvaged the pages and convinced King to try again. — ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvaged
  1. reclaimed
  2. rescued
  3. saved
  4. recovered
  5. restored
  6. retrieved
Adjective
  • The 1,650-acre swath of land looks pristine but was first created to provide advanced treatment of reclaimed wastewater.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The ultimate goal, however, is to figure out how to use reclaimed water in the manufacturing process.
    — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of reclaimed
Verb
  • Samy Paul, a British tourist, described the shock of the impact to The Associated Press after being rescued from the Renfe train.
    — JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The only baby rescued from the nursery died weeks later, bringing the death toll to 15.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of rescued
Adjective
  • But the tale of the shitty guy who uses his ‘saved’ status to avoid scrutiny of his current choices?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
  • Spotify noted that the album is one of the most pre-saved album Countdown Pages in platform history, with more than five million presaves.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2026
Definition of saved
Verb
  • The one that resulted in points came from the first play of the game, when rookie Jackson Kuwatch jarred loose a fumble from Packers kick returner Coleman Owen and Panthers OLB Nick Hampton recovered it.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Messages recovered from a defendant’s phone included a photograph with the child and discussions about a connecting flight to Houston.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of recovered
Adjective
  • The Grand 1894 Opera House, one of the most beautiful historic theaters in Texas, offers concerts, touring shows, and performances year-round in an intimate, restored setting.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
  • In her most personal work yet, Nguyen shows how togetherness and storytelling can transform grief into healing, hope and restored kinship.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Definition of restored
Verb
  • The South Florida Donor Network retrieved 79 organs from 24 donors in June, the highest monthly totals ever recorded in the South Florida donation service area, according to the nonprofit.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The body was retrieved by helicopter during the afternoon and taken to Lukla, a town known as a gateway for mountaineers and trekkers heading to the Everest region.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of retrieved

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