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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
Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Eric and Frenchie were at his house packing up all of his valuables that could be salvaged, and they were moved to this new apartment.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
Aardvark Antiques For a one-of-a-kind souvenir, check out Aardvark Antiques, known for its eclectic mix of architectural and salvaged pieces.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Hunter dropped the interception, a potential game-changer with nothing but empty field in front of him, and a 24-yard Sam Keltner field goal salvaged the possession.
—Kyle Kensing, Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
Lue continues to believe the team’s problems are fixable and the season can be salvaged.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 30 Nov. 2025
While some original elements couldn’t be salvaged, Schiller saved as many bottles as possible.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 30 Nov. 2025
Could part of it be salvaged, but its shape reimagined as housing?
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs may have salvaged their playoff hopes with an overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 12, but one game isn't enough for Patrick Mahomes to change the minds of NFL power brokers.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Verb
Crow-Armstrong’s impressive development salvaged the 2021 trade deadline for this front office.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Eric and Frenchie were at his house packing up all of his valuables that could be salvaged, and they were moved to this new apartment.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
Aardvark Antiques For a one-of-a-kind souvenir, check out Aardvark Antiques, known for its eclectic mix of architectural and salvaged pieces.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Hunter dropped the interception, a potential game-changer with nothing but empty field in front of him, and a 24-yard Sam Keltner field goal salvaged the possession.
—Kyle Kensing, Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
Lue continues to believe the team’s problems are fixable and the season can be salvaged.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 30 Nov. 2025
While some original elements couldn’t be salvaged, Schiller saved as many bottles as possible.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 30 Nov. 2025
Could part of it be salvaged, but its shape reimagined as housing?
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs may have salvaged their playoff hopes with an overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 12, but one game isn't enough for Patrick Mahomes to change the minds of NFL power brokers.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvaged
Adjective
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Each table has a unique finish from reclaimed pine, with a sturdy MDF and iron base to prevent cracking over time.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
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His business, Natural Edge, sells art and furniture made from reclaimed wood slabs imported from Fiji.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In December 2023 on northern Minnesota’s Upper Red Lake, 122 people were rescued after a small crack turned into a 30-foot gap of open water.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Outside,
14 Jan. 2026
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Hope rescued Zeppelin after he had been hit by a truck and added him to her pack after his recovery.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The album is already available to be pre-saved.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The singer’s twelfth studio album, which is due out October 3, has become the most pre-saved project in the history of Spotify’s countdown page feature, according to the streaming platform.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Over $11,000 in Ulta Beauty items have been recovered by Carroll County police officers, following a regional theft scheme.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Moore lost a second fumble later in the second quarter when hit by Daniel Ndukwe and Mario Landino recovered at the Oregon 21.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sacramento retrieved the loose ball and got another possession before Towns even crossed half court.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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The original plan for Hubble was that it would be retrieved or deorbited by a Space Shuttle mission at the end of its lifespan.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 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 18 Jan. 2026.
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