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
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Already larger plants had been identified for salvage and stored in the park’s nursery during construction.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
On Tuesday, Trump insisted yet again that Iran would not be able to salvage anything of its nuclear program.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
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Verb
Another challenge comes from the limited capacity of salvage workers compared to the scale of regional storm damage, and the slower pace of reclamation work, which is done by hand.
—St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Already larger plants had been identified for salvage and stored in the park’s nursery during construction.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
Noun
The Chicago Cubs have a chance to salvage a series split against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals after dropping the first two in the four-game set.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
On Tuesday, Trump insisted yet again that Iran would not be able to salvage anything of its nuclear program.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvage
Verb
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Two cats, a ferret and a dog were rescued, though the dog, a German shepherd, escaped and has not been found, fire Chief David Haywood said.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Two residents were rescued from windows as the house burned.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
Noun
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An ongoing preservation project undertaken by the Chicago Film Society has spurred a revival of interest in her work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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From watershed preservation to infrastructure upgrades, the pair’s conversation dives into the strategic steps being taken to secure water quality and quantity for future generations.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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This 86 percent-off outdoor find is tightly woven for extra durability, stain-resistant, and pet-friendly.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Another favorite bedding find is the Cozinoor Queen Size Set of 2 Bed Pillows, which is suitable for both side sleepers and back sleepers alike.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images With that being said, everyone recovers from a torn Achilles injury differently.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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First responders recovered the body of a driver Saturday after their truck cab plunged off the Delaware Memorial Bridge a day earlier.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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Having a sound plan for resilience, regardless of implementation phase, is a huge head start on recovery.—
Louis Gritzo,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Families of those who have died from overdoses, those in recovery from substance use disorder and families of struggling individuals supported the legislation, according to Senate Democrats.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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With the legal block lifted by the Supreme Court, additional rounds of layoffs may now proceed, raising fresh concerns about operational capacity, staff morale and conservation efforts.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Shark Week is an iconic week of television dedicated to raising awareness, educating people and increasing conservation efforts for the species.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Their bravery and quick action undoubtedly saved many lives.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Among Microsoft Teams’ most active users, tools like Copilot have saved up to eight hours per month, the equivalent of a full workday, by summarizing meetings, streamlining communications, and eliminating routine tasks.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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This charming pagoda-style umbrella offers UPF 50 protection for scorching summer days, is easily adjustable, and even tilts.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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Jones and Vega were not the first to allege conflicts of interests, protection and a cover-up.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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“Salvage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvage. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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