salvaging 1 of 2

present participle of salvage

salvaging

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noun

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of salvaging
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
  • The documentary keeps wanting to treat Noam as just a father and grandfather rescuing his family, a reminder of the Israeli victims of 10/7 and the hostages still being held in Gaza.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025
  • As for Troop 26, rescuing Troop 10’s former leader goes well beyond merit badge recognition.
    Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Aliyah Boston previously defended her teammate's decision to end her season and continue her recovery amid the team's playoff run.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • On recovery, the fan collapses just as quickly, reducing drag.
    John Drake, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The idea that new technology can flip the odds of catching a thief or recovering a child feels like progress.
    Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • On Friday, the left-handed starter — who is recovering from a left rotator-cuff strain — made another rehab start with Triple-A Omaha.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Immediate gratification often outweighs long-term goals, creating a constant tension between saving and spending.
    Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
  • What began as a school assignment has evolved into a potential life-saving tool for explosive ordnance disposal teams across the Defense Department.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Unfortunately the record player was sold, but retrieving it will become another part of this adventure.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
  • 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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“Salvaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvaging. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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