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
MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
James Pearce, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Forever Fleece Wide-leg Pant Gone are the days of salvaging your overworn sweatpants when Athleta’s loungewear is 25 percent off for a limited time.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Authorities called it salvaging, as if victims were old bikes or stovetops.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Thai businessman Uthai Vongnai and Italian engineer Giovanni Tani founded Italian-Thai Development in 1958, after the two worked together salvaging five ships that sank in the Chao Phraya River.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026
Tarantino’s script leaked online in January 2014, leading the director to consider shelving the project before salvaging it with revisions and a live read of the screenplay later that year.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
With an economic crisis looming, Telluride business owners and residents took to the streets Wednesday to urge the town’s ski resort and its patrollers, who are currently on strike, to come to an immediate agreement in hopes of salvaging what’s left of the winter tourist season.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
But credit coach David Riley for salvaging the operation just in time for a brutal three-game stretch against Saint Mary’s (road), Gonzaga (home) and San Francisco (road).
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
They were put to work salvaging gas mask parts and packaging for re-use.
—George Castle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Noun
That will help establish if the successive strikes were plausibly tied to the mission objective of destroying the still floating vessel and stop the salvaging of the drugs.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Verb
But the sight of the double act between Ekitike and Florian Wirtz flourishing has to bode well for Liverpool’s chances of salvaging something significant from this turbulent campaign.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Forever Fleece Wide-leg Pant Gone are the days of salvaging your overworn sweatpants when Athleta’s loungewear is 25 percent off for a limited time.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Authorities called it salvaging, as if victims were old bikes or stovetops.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Thai businessman Uthai Vongnai and Italian engineer Giovanni Tani founded Italian-Thai Development in 1958, after the two worked together salvaging five ships that sank in the Chao Phraya River.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026
Tarantino’s script leaked online in January 2014, leading the director to consider shelving the project before salvaging it with revisions and a live read of the screenplay later that year.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
With an economic crisis looming, Telluride business owners and residents took to the streets Wednesday to urge the town’s ski resort and its patrollers, who are currently on strike, to come to an immediate agreement in hopes of salvaging what’s left of the winter tourist season.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
But credit coach David Riley for salvaging the operation just in time for a brutal three-game stretch against Saint Mary’s (road), Gonzaga (home) and San Francisco (road).
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
They were put to work salvaging gas mask parts and packaging for re-use.
—George Castle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvaging
Noun
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The bureau previously announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie or the arrest of those involved in her abduction.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Altadena Sheriff's Station remains committed to supporting our residents throughout the recovery process while also ensuring public safety, accessibility, and quality of life for the entire community.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But Armenia didn’t need rescuing.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Brookhaven Police Department has earned a Compassionate Police Department Award from PETA in recognition of officers' swift response and professionalism in rescuing a 3-month-old puppy who was allegedly abused live on Twitch.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The victim had surgery and is now recovering, the statement said.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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At one point overnight, the leading cryptocurrency touched $60,033 before recovering.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The administration says this is a cost-saving solution for Americans at a time when rising energy bills are causing concern around the country.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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While putting a chair in a parking spot may seem like a simple gesture, saving spaces has created friction among residents.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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CancelConfirm Share Include playlist An error occurred while retrieving sharing information.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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Engineers are already retrieving mooring data from the Thwaites region, while fundraising efforts aim to secure $10 million to support early-stage development.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Salvaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvaging. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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