as in rescuing
to remove (something) from a place of danger or harm
Nothing could be salvaged from the shipwreck.
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Recent Examples of salvaging
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Of course, not all relationships are worth salvaging.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Sanctuary Communities provide a means of protecting the rule of law and salvaging our democracy.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
The Yankees, despite salvaging a game Wednesday, had lost five straight previously and has been one of the worst teams in baseball for two months.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Following months of questions about the boat's ownership and the Wellses' not being able to pay for the boat's removal, it was determined that the county was ultimately responsible for salvaging the boat.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
Team Europe sealed a 15-13 victory to retain the Ryder Cup after salvaging play during singles on Sunday.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Of course, not all relationships are worth salvaging.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Sanctuary Communities provide a means of protecting the rule of law and salvaging our democracy.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
The Yankees, despite salvaging a game Wednesday, had lost five straight previously and has been one of the worst teams in baseball for two months.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Following months of questions about the boat's ownership and the Wellses' not being able to pay for the boat's removal, it was determined that the county was ultimately responsible for salvaging the boat.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvaging
Verb
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Commanders say each mission, whether delivering ammunition or rescuing an animal, contributes to refining tactics for larger-scale use in the future.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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The eventis sponsored by Frosty Faces, dedicated to rescuing senior animals otherwise facing euthanasia in the shelter system.—
Adrian Vore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Firefighter Caleb Halvorson, 26, was brought home Monday by his crew and will continue his long recovery and rehabilitation at home, the Fort Worth Fire Department said in a statement.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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As far as recovery matches go, a clash with eight-time winners OL wouldn’t be the preferred choice.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Young had spent the lead-up to Game 2 recovering.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Saudi Arabia launched a high-profile effort to stamp out corruption in 2017 with the detention of princes, government ministers, and business moguls at the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh, recovering over $100 billion in assets.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Front man Coleman cuts a tall, brooding figure, saving his emotions for his vocal delivery and occasional pronouncements on the importance of faith.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The machine has a sleek, space-saving design, with a water tank positioned behind the unit.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Both players excel at breaking pucks out, retrieving them and defending their own blue lines — all key attributes that lead to strong defensive performances.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jean’s mama reproached her for not having been more careful and babied Wole, ordering him to remove his T-shirt and retrieving an aloe lotion, telling him to stretch out on the couch and instructing Jean to spread it over the tender areas.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Salvaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvaging. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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