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salvaged

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verb

past tense of salvage

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of salvaged
Verb
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 Over the years, volunteers have salvaged everything from nearly intact kitchens (though this is increasingly rare) to individual cabinets and fittings, adding them to the collection. — Tara Anne Dalbow, Architectural Digest, 21 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 If mold affects drywall, cabinets, or other wood surfaces in your home, a pro will know whether the material can be salvaged or needs replacing. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026 There are a few reminders of the building’s former life, too; the basement gym’s walls are lined with thick chestnut wood salvaged from the ramps once used to move horses through the building. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 Steel casement windows and oversize doors used throughout the house are salvaged. — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvaged
Adjective
  • In April, the country's largest company, Vingroup, broke ground for the new coastal town on reclaimed land the size of 1,800 soccer fields.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Other designs rely heavily on air cooling, and some operators use reclaimed wastewater instead of drinking water.
    — Zev Laine, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
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
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
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
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
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

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“Salvaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvaged. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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