as in rescued
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
Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, Judge’s record-setting blast wasn’t enough for the Yankees to sweep the White Sox, who salvaged a win in their weekend series, 3-2, at home on Sunday.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Local school districts salvaged furniture and musical instruments, according to minutes from its campus reconfiguration committee.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Throughout the ancient city, hotel groups have salvaged the fate of aging historic palaces.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
The Marlins salvaged Sunday’s finale from the Blue Jays to avoid a sweep.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
The suggestion to either relocate the building or demolish had been recommended by the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, with the caveat that some of the materials from the building be salvaged, according to Buening.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
After a horrendous season that was only just salvaged by new head coach Niko Kovac, Dortmund looks like the most stable of all the big Bundesliga clubs.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Original rivets salvaged from the refurbishment are a recurring feature on furniture and fittings.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Some can be salvaged, some can’t.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, Judge’s record-setting blast wasn’t enough for the Yankees to sweep the White Sox, who salvaged a win in their weekend series, 3-2, at home on Sunday.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Local school districts salvaged furniture and musical instruments, according to minutes from its campus reconfiguration committee.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Throughout the ancient city, hotel groups have salvaged the fate of aging historic palaces.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
The Marlins salvaged Sunday’s finale from the Blue Jays to avoid a sweep.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
The suggestion to either relocate the building or demolish had been recommended by the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, with the caveat that some of the materials from the building be salvaged, according to Buening.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
After a horrendous season that was only just salvaged by new head coach Niko Kovac, Dortmund looks like the most stable of all the big Bundesliga clubs.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Original rivets salvaged from the refurbishment are a recurring feature on furniture and fittings.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvaged
Verb
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Indeed, just 10 days after being rescued, Maple had a surprise in store.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Just over 1,500 children have been rescued from Russia, with almost half of those facilitated by Save Ukraine, a charity dedicated to the return of Russian children who helped Katya get back to Ukrainian territory after her weekslong ordeal in the military camp.—
Guy Davies,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bryon Nelson fumbled and Lenell Lawrence recovered for the Farmers at the 24-yard line.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Suspect had trove of weapons Authorities conducted a search of the home where Leon lives and recovered about 20 firearms, including a handful of AR-style rifles, shotguns and medium-caliber pistols, according to the criminal complaint.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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The streamer announced on Instagram that The Life of a Showgirl became the most pre-saved album Countdown Page in Spotify history.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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You are taken back to the terminal and can enjoy a shower while your bags are retrieved by waiting staff.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Pegula then broke again to cap a four-game run that wrapped up the set and, this time, Sabalenka quickly retrieved her bag and headed off to the locker room.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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 10 Sep. 2025.
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