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
Chris Westfall, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Behind the scenes: The delegation from Kyiv waited in another room for about an hour, still hoping to sign the minerals deal that prompted Zelensky's trip and to salvage the visit.
—Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Mary Forgione, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
With the roar of commercial jets taking off and landing from the airport's nearby runway, and against the backdrop of the U.S. Capitol Building, the salvage operation began at the crack of dawn, officials said.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Beyond consumer preferences, a rising trend in private equity is emerging - as investors don’t want to salvage struggling businesses in the retail sector, turning to closings and bankruptcy as a solution for excessive debt.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Behind the scenes: The delegation from Kyiv waited in another room for about an hour, still hoping to sign the minerals deal that prompted Zelensky's trip and to salvage the visit.
—Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
The Princes seem to have singlehandedly bolstered the international architectural salvage industry, as well as several local quarries, by their resolve to place authenticity at the core of their venture.
—Mary Forgione, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
With the roar of commercial jets taking off and landing from the airport's nearby runway, and against the backdrop of the U.S. Capitol Building, the salvage operation began at the crack of dawn, officials said.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvage
Verb
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Dozens of times a year, a governor will appeal to the president to be rescued from a disaster.—
Kelly McKinney,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Chappy, the gray baby seal that was rescued from downtown New Haven, Conn., has died due to gastrointestinal issues.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Mummification is the intentional or accidental preservation of a body after death.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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In recent years, policymakers in Europe and the United States have begun to encourage deadwood preservation—for instance, with forest management plans requiring that it be left alone.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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Sites like Lyme Regis and Kimmeridge Bay offer unparalleled opportunities to find fossils, while local museums and heritage centers—such as The Etches Collection—provide context and showcase some of the most extraordinary finds.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Don’t miss out on Wayfair’s spring cleaning must-haves, including more organizational finds to declutter the kitchen.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Police investigators recovered two green cellular devices, blood pressure and thyroid medications, Tylenol, medical records, and a 2025 monthly planner from the home, according to a search warrant summary.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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The statuette went missing in the early ‘70s, and to this day it has never been recovered.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Xero has been growing in popularity across professional sports as a recovery shoe to help athletes strengthen feet and ankles.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The 88-year-old pope, who has chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, had two respiratory crises on Monday in a setback to recovery.—
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arkansasonline.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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But this is such a waste of money when conservation is dying for lack of funds.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Mar. 2025
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In 2014, Floridians sent a resounding message to state leaders: land and water conservation is a priority.—
Sarah Gledhill,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The seating plan, called WILMA, which stands for window-middle-aisle, will save up to two minutes on the boarding process for each flight.—
Sydney Borchers,
Fox News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Students, parents, educators and non-profit groups advocating to save education funding organized across the city Tuesday to protest as President Donald Trump prepared to address a joint session of Congress later in the evening.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Mar. 2025
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And while the first dose is highly protective, the best protection comes after the second dose, which is usually given when a child is ready to start school.—
Dr. Ashish K. Jha,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
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In each of the past two seasons, the Patriots have moved Onwenu from guard to tackle to stem the bleeding in pass protection.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Salvage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvage. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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