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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
Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Da Costa still salvaged four championship points with an eighth place finish.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
But the mission was salvaged by a last minute addition to the Big, Beautiful Bill, spearheaded by Texas Senator Ted Cruz.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Everyone was afraid he’d be salvaged.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The suggestion to either relocate or demolish the building had been recommended by the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, with the caveat that some of the materials from the building be salvaged.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Hipolito Cisneros re-proposed to his wife Liz, with a new wedding ring that included a diamond salvaged from her original ring that was melted in the Los Angeles fires in January 2024, according to KABC.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Even the front door had been hiding back there for who knows how long, just waiting to be salvaged.
—Gina Mayfield, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
His first thoughts were about what could be salvaged.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
Instead, the players were again jeered by home fans in a disjointed display only salvaged by Kylian Mbappe’s stoppage-time penalty.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Da Costa still salvaged four championship points with an eighth place finish.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
But the mission was salvaged by a last minute addition to the Big, Beautiful Bill, spearheaded by Texas Senator Ted Cruz.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Everyone was afraid he’d be salvaged.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The suggestion to either relocate or demolish the building had been recommended by the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, with the caveat that some of the materials from the building be salvaged.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Hipolito Cisneros re-proposed to his wife Liz, with a new wedding ring that included a diamond salvaged from her original ring that was melted in the Los Angeles fires in January 2024, according to KABC.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Even the front door had been hiding back there for who knows how long, just waiting to be salvaged.
—Gina Mayfield, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
His first thoughts were about what could be salvaged.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvaged
Adjective
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The 63 villas embrace indoor-outdoor living, with retractable roofs, open-air bathrooms, and handcrafted furnishings made from reclaimed materials.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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Set the scene Marsa Al Arab extends 1,540 feet out to sea, on reclaimed land that runs alongside the famed Burj Al Arab, offering a new sidelong perspective on Dubai’s most famous landmark.—
Selina Denman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The chief also says that one dog was rescued from the home.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Turpin children — who at the time ranged in ages from 2 to 29 — were rescued from their abusive parents and eventually placed in foster care.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The album surpassed 1 million pre-saves on Spotify, becoming hip-hop’s most pre-saved album on the platform.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Don't Be Dumb broke Spotify's record as the most pre-saved hip-hop album on the platform with 1 million total pre-saves.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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After obtaining a search warrant for the home, authorities recovered a pistol in the living room next to Battle’s purse and a bullet casing that matched the gun’s caliber in the hallway.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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He is accused of invasive visual recording and was later charged with possession and production of child pornography after police recovered illicit images and videos from his phone.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The items were retrieved from her personal collection after her death.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Pilgrims also threw in coins as offerings, some later retrieved by impoverished people to survive.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
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“Salvaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvaged. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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