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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
There is already speculation that Disney could try to salvage the show by putting it exclusively on Hulu.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Jordan used to be an archaeologist, doing salvage archaeology for construction projects in Austria and the Mediterranean.
—Blair Braverman, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The Heat’s play-in competition last year also was of far less quality, defeating the 39-43 Chicago Bulls and 40-42 Atlanta Hawks in those two play-in games to salvage their 37-45 season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
There is already speculation that Disney could try to salvage the show by putting it exclusively on Hulu.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
JPMorgan energy analysts estimate that roughly 329 vessels are now operating in the Persian Gulf and that each ship would require oil pollution, salvage, hull and third‑party liability insurance.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Jordan used to be an archaeologist, doing salvage archaeology for construction projects in Austria and the Mediterranean.
—Blair Braverman, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvage
Verb
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But in this patient the sun might have triggered somatic mutations that rescued her cells.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Wall Street Journal added that the airman, who eluded capture for 36 hours and hid in a remote mountain crevice, was rescued by a specialized commando force.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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That will help establish if the successive strikes were plausibly tied to the mission objective of destroying the still floating vessel and stop the salvaging of the drugs.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Dec. 2025
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There are over 24 Art Deco preservation societies worldwide, including an international Art Deco Society.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the study, instances of peer preservation increased when AI models knew of the existence of other models in the experimental scenarios.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Many commenters expressed awe at the scale and age of the discovery, while others praised the museum’s scientific work and said the find deserved broader media coverage.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Personal style often equates to vintage finds.—
The Editors of AD,
Architectural Digest,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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UConn recovered from its prolonged shooting slump to regain its bearings, eventually increasing its lead to 10 points on a Mullins’ 3 with 47 seconds left in the half before heading into the locker room up 37-29.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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All six crew members from the three planes ejected and were safely recovered, CENTCOM said.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Certain peptides were said to enhance strength, energy, endurance, and recovery.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Pillar Wellbeing offers recovery physio spaces and holistic approach to wellness that includes in-depth nutrition coaching.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The zoo is accredited by the Association Of Zoos And Aquariums and has a dedicated conservation effort.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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Nick Fasciano, executive director for the nonprofit conservation group Idaho Wildlife Federation, testified in support of the bill in front of the House committee.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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The ideal is to choose styles with clean lines and neutral colors, like a pair of cap-toe booties in cream and black.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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Moisturizing gel booties and more are also available.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Salvage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvage. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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