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
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
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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God bless you for rescuing him.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some of it is straight-up misinformation, like fake clips of celebrities rescuing people from the Texas floods in July.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Betty, who is in recovery from a serious medical diagnosis, said the service’s reflection held new meaning for her.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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At its peak, unemployment soared past 10% in late 2009, only dropping below 8% by 2013—more sluggish than prior recoveries.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kevin Danso has proven himself, but Radu Dragusin is still recovering from an ACL injury and new signing Kota Takai has been struggling with a foot issue.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a workplace recovering from layoffs, that signal is vital.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Choosing a carry-on that’s large enough to accommodate your packing needs is crucial; without it, your attempts at saving space will likely fall flat.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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As the Sons occupy a government building, Chris springs into action, saving a hostage while killing militant after militant with fists, a copy machine, and — in the most memorably violent use of a writing utensil in a DC Comics adaptation since The Dark Knight — two pencils in the ears.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Labradors are often more energetic and bred for hunting, retrieving, and service work, whereas goldens are prized for their patience, friendliness, and trainability.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Successfully retrieving the QuietComforts from the case is a chore.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Salvaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvaging. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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