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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
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
The late heroics salvaged a match that began with Orlando in full control.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
But there’s a chance the format can still be salvaged.
—Corey Merriman, New York Times, 13 May 2026
So what does the future hold for him and can the relationship between the Red Sox and the 2004 World Series champion be salvaged?
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
According to Gazelle, it cannot be salvaged.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Lugo salvaged his night, but his final line resulted in a no-decision.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Avdija salvaged a 19-point night by going 12 of 16 from the free-throw line.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2026
Cutesy anecdotes alternated with triumphs and tragedies—a school district rescued from a ransomware gang, an iPad salvaged from a plane crash.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
If the artwork isn't the final story, look past it; the frame can still be salvaged and reused to elevate a room, Chappetto and Fathers say.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
The late heroics salvaged a match that began with Orlando in full control.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
But there’s a chance the format can still be salvaged.
—Corey Merriman, New York Times, 13 May 2026
So what does the future hold for him and can the relationship between the Red Sox and the 2004 World Series champion be salvaged?
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
According to Gazelle, it cannot be salvaged.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Lugo salvaged his night, but his final line resulted in a no-decision.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Avdija salvaged a 19-point night by going 12 of 16 from the free-throw line.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2026
Cutesy anecdotes alternated with triumphs and tragedies—a school district rescued from a ransomware gang, an iPad salvaged from a plane crash.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvaged
Adjective
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All the birdhouses for sale are made from reclaimed fence wood, Bretl said.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Any HOAs that have purely decorative mowed grass common areas inaccessible to residents should plan on either supplying those areas with reclaimed water or removing mowed turf from such inaccessible locations before 2029.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Brevard County Communications Department told PEOPLE that the 11 people rescued and flown by helicopter to Melbourne International Airport were transported to area trauma centers.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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One person in the second vehicle involved in the collision was trapped and needed to be rescued by firefighters, the department said.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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In three regular season matches, Charlotte has held Messi to only one goal and a saved penalty.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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As for the overall market, the S & P 500 fell from a high of 23-times forward earnings in late October to a low near 19 at the March 30 correction low and has since recovered half of that P/E decline, at just above 21.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Written off by some as past his prime, the 29-year-old twice recovered from 2-0 deficits, against France’s Felix Lebrun in the semifinals and Harimoto in the first game of the finals, to earn the nickname the ‘King of the Comeback’.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Johnson retrieved a gas can from a tool shed in the backyard, doused Whitaker and the house with gasoline, lit a dish towel on fire, threw it at Whitaker and left, the attorney general's office said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Roy TsatokeHeather Allen Some miscellaneous items belonging to Roy were located in the McKinleyville residence and retrieved by Arcata PD.—
Sarah Dahlberg,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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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 18 May. 2026.
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