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as in reclaimed

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verb

past tense of salvage
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
Verb
But there are times when religious artwork and artifacts cannot be recovered, salvaged or repaired. — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 The Panthers salvaged their four-game trip with a pair of wins after opening with back-to-back defeats. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Players continue to express confidence in coach Aaron Glenn and insist the season can be salvaged. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026 Custom furnishings, Dedar velvets, salvaged historic fireplaces and bespoke lighting reinforce the atmosphere of a sophisticated private residence rather than a standardized luxury development. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvaged
  1. reclaimed
  2. rescued
  3. saved
  4. recovered
  5. restored
  6. retrieved
Adjective
  • The 1,650-acre swath of land looks pristine but was first created to provide advanced treatment of reclaimed wastewater.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The ultimate goal, however, is to figure out how to use reclaimed water in the manufacturing process.
    — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of reclaimed
Verb
  • Velez told Devlin his wife and their two children were rescued.
    — Allen Devlin, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Her arrest has also cast uncertainty over the couple's nonprofit animal rescue operation, where Bittner reportedly cares for 600 animals rescued from neglect.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of rescued
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
Definition of saved
Verb
  • Oklahoma City recovered to outscore Los Angeles 40-25 in the third by going five of 11 from long distance.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Jordan Freeman had an interception and Dakarai McKenzie recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of recovered
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
Definition of restored
Verb
  • Prosecutors showed medical examiner photos of Sluganski's workshirt, pierced by two bullet holes, and a slug retrieved from his Kevlar vest.
    — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Hensel, a former property manager, then went into his home, retrieved a pistol and walked into the street waiting for Williams to return before opening fire.
    — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of retrieved

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