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
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
Not that winning a European trophy is about to salvage the reputation of either Ruben Amorim or Ange Postecoglou…
(Top photo: Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)
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Just how entertaining is the Premier League in 2025?
Mbeumo and Wissa: Will Brentford’s dynamic duo still be there next season?
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Jesse Kirsch, NBC news, 6 May 2025
Commercial salvage is working to recover the vessel & isn't a hazard to navigation.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
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Verb
Ramaphosa pushed for the high-stakes meeting with Trump in an attempt to salvage ties with the United States, which have hit their lowest point since the end of the apartheid system of racial segregation in 1994.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
Not that winning a European trophy is about to salvage the reputation of either Ruben Amorim or Ange Postecoglou…
(Top photo: Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)
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Just how entertaining is the Premier League in 2025?
Mbeumo and Wissa: Will Brentford’s dynamic duo still be there next season?
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Noun
The Coast Guard responders used air bags to raise it and keep it afloat outside boat lanes until its owner makes a decision on its destiny with the help of a salvage company, Strasburg said.
—Jesse Kirsch, NBC news, 6 May 2025
Commercial salvage is working to recover the vessel & isn't a hazard to navigation.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvage
Verb
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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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The budget does include $500,000 for affordable housing preservation.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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That metadata then flows into a robust toolset for organizing, managing, and preparing collections for either long-term preservation through Portico or for broader access via the JSTOR platform.—
Sara Ivry,
JSTOR Daily,
4 June 2025
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Read More | Hobbyist studying old map notices odd mark that leads to medieval find in Sweden In Derome, Sweden, a hobby archaeologist discovered the remains of a medieval monastery using an 18th-century map and modern technology.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Two parking spaces seal the deal — an incredibly rare find in Cambridge, where parking is more often a wish than a reality.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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Israeli forces have rescued eight living hostages from Gaza and recovered dozens of bodies.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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As with Botman, Lascelles has been recovering from a long-term knee injury and has not featured since March 2024.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 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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Thus, providing incentives to companies who offer stress management resources could ultimately save money as well as help people age more healthfully.—
Jennifer E. Graham-Engeland,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
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Although the developer proposes a central green with pedestrian paths, the developer’s plan falls considerably short of the town’s tree save requirement, James said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images antipathy for trans protections ComcastDiageo PepsiCoNissan transgender young peoplegender-affirming care DEI terminated its DEI goals Targetcounter-boycott by civil rights advocates Target Explore this year's list.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2025
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Pass protection was one of the reasons the Patriots drafted running back TreVeyon Henderson in the second round this year.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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“Salvage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvage. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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