as in to rescue
to remove (something) from a place of danger or harm
Nothing could be salvaged from the shipwreck.
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as in preservation
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as in find
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Recent Examples of salvage
Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
These reforms successfully enabled Connecticut to salvage its fiscal reputation.
—Andrew Fowler, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2025
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Advanced American Construction is the salvage company working on the recovery, Pete Hughes, a spokesperson for the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office, told USA TODAY Friday.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Milan – desperate to salvage something from an abysmal season – looked to respond but, despite good chances for Luca Jovic, Joao Felix and Santiago Gimenez, the Rossoblu held firm much to the delight of the man who scored the only goal.
—Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
These reforms successfully enabled Connecticut to salvage its fiscal reputation.
—Andrew Fowler, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2025
Noun
The coast guard has said that salvage companies had boarded the two vessels to carry out initial damage assessments.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Advanced American Construction is the salvage company working on the recovery, Pete Hughes, a spokesperson for the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office, told USA TODAY Friday.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvage
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Israeli forces have rescued eight and recovered dozens of bodies.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Not long after that, Garland also rescued Dangermouse, whose eye had to be removed at around 12 weeks old due to an infection.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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At the intersection lies what truly drives long-term success: discipline, capital preservation, process over prediction, patience, and a commitment to compounding.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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In a digital era where film preservation and history is continually undervalued and underfunded, Roberts continues to stress the many connections between classic and contemporary film.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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Earlier this spring, the park shared another ancient find while excavating a Catholic church on its premises: the head of an ancient deity.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Keep scrolling to check out affordable finds from Amazon’s outlet this holiday weekend.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Time is of the essence, and a long delay seeking treatment could hamper the dog’s ability to recover.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Back then, Maryland’s oyster population was just starting to recover from devastating bouts of disease, such as MSX and Dermo.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
24 May 2025
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These data points inform TD Cowen’s view that Starbucks’ same-store sales recovery in North America in the coming years will not progress as fast as Wall Street currently expects.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Modules have solar, heat pumps, hydronic heating and cooling, energy recovery ventilation, and smart home controls to monitor energy use.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Hall agrees, adding that environmentalism and conservation are conventionally conservative values.—
David Vetter,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Following in the footsteps of the Oakland Zoo, which has a long history of prioritizing animal welfare and connecting the dots between education and conservation, Discovery Kingdom is doing what’s best for the animals by encouraging positive interactions with guests.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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His defensive metrics rank among the worst out of all qualified third basemen, with -7 outs above average and -8 defensive runs saved.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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The kit will save you room and money on refills throughout the frame's 20-year life span cutting disposable waste by 20%.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Other states like New York and Oregon are also adding guidelines for the protection of workers during high temperatures.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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“Salvage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvage. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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