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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
Erika Edwards, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Atlanta United salvaged a draw at Orlando City on Saturday with a fantastic goal by Ajani Fortune in the 86th minute.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
Instead of relying on the small hobby motors typically used in basic Arduino turtle bots, UncleStem turned to motors salvaged from children’s ride-on toys.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Still others go dark but ask for help at the last minute, when a speech can be only salvaged instead of prepared.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
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
According to Gazelle, it cannot be salvaged.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Roughly 1,000 programs were salvaged and absorbed into the State Department.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Atlanta United salvaged a draw at Orlando City on Saturday with a fantastic goal by Ajani Fortune in the 86th minute.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
Instead of relying on the small hobby motors typically used in basic Arduino turtle bots, UncleStem turned to motors salvaged from children’s ride-on toys.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Still others go dark but ask for help at the last minute, when a speech can be only salvaged instead of prepared.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
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
According to Gazelle, it cannot be salvaged.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 30 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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Thirteen people, including a child, were rescued.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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He was rescued and later arrested.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 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
Verb
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Although Alexis’ remains have not been recovered, the Dodge County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed there has been no official documentation of her death within the state, according to the outlet.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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His two children, Athena Lee, 5, and Mateo Lee, 4, were also recovered in Mexico, authorities said.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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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
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
Cite this Entry
“Salvaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvaged. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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