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
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2025
Robert Suarez worked a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his fourth save, as the Padres salvaged the final game of a three-game series.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
David R. Martin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Depreciation expenses increased due to a change in accounting estimates related to the salvage values and useful lives of revenue equipment, resulting in an additional $24.7 million in depreciation expense.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2025
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Verb
For one thing, midseason acquisition Andrei Kuzmenko could help salvage general manager Rob Blake’s reputation as an executive.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2025
Robert Suarez worked a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his fourth save, as the Padres salvaged the final game of a three-game series.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
Divers and salvage workers are adhering to strict protocols and will stop moving debris if a body is found, Col. Francis B. Pera of the Army Corps of Engineers said Sunday.
—David R. Martin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Depreciation expenses increased due to a change in accounting estimates related to the salvage values and useful lives of revenue equipment, resulting in an additional $24.7 million in depreciation expense.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvage
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Hundreds had to be rescued, and most of the deaths were caused by vehicles getting stuck in high water.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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All five people were rescued and transported to Bay Area Hospital with minor injuries.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the process of making the project a preservation initiative by digitizing archival tapes, organizers of the retrospective discovered just how full an evening at EZTV could be, with performances, poetry, shorts, an in-house soap opera and two or more feature-length videos.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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About Historic West End Partners’ plans Historic West End Partners was founded in 2010 to advocate for cultural preservation and economic development in the Historic West End.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
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The leisurewear brand known for flattering, super soft leggings and convenient-yet-stylish belt bags recently added some great new finds for April, and prices are unexpectedly low—like $14 low.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
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After all, the Port of London Authority technically owns everything unearthed on the foreshore, though mudlarks can hold on to most of their finds.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
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They are all expected to fully recover, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare officials said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The sea lion was euthanized after it was deemed to be too sick to recover.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sri Lanka worried that its economic recovery would be derailed as its clothing industry faced new tariffs from its most important export market.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, Mariners executive vice president/general manager Justin Hollander appeared optimistic about Robles' recovery and downplayed surgery concerns.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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That year, Greenpeace, a member of the conservation coalition, chose the Saya de Malha Bank as the location for the first ever underwater protest of deep-seabed mining.—
Ian Urbina,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Decades of conservation work have kept it from disappearing a second time, but only through intensive human intervention.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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California family discusses ongoing legal and political battle to 'save girls' sports' as issue heats up Taylor and Ryan Starling of Riverside, California discussed their ongoing lawsuit over trans inclusion in girls' sports, speaking at the state capital and all the fallout that has come with it.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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If projections around the tariffs’ impact are correct, then getting some shopping done now could save you time and money later.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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For even stronger protection, consider using a security key that plugs into your device.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Strategies like credit shelter trusts, dynasty trusts, and GST exemption allocation remain relevant tools for asset protection and long-term tax resilience.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Salvage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvage. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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