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Recent Examples of salvageable
Not all the original parts were salvageable, requiring the team to construct accurate replica pieces that include a pair of heavy furnace doors.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
One option was looking through the rubble for anything salvageable.
—Laurie Perez, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Rehfeldt said almost nothing in the couple's home was salvageable, and family members found just three photos.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
McGriff said though her unit was only affected by water damage, she has not been allowed to reenter it to reclaim salvageable items.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Mahrouq said the motel’s roadside sign with its three palm trees is still being refurbished, using what’s salvageable from the original.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
While the structure and the hard finishes like tile and light fixtures were salvageable, the soft goods were destroyed by the smoke.
—Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
In some cases, this exaggeration can lead salvageable relationships to divorce.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the show surrounding it might be salvageable.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
One option was looking through the rubble for anything salvageable.
—Laurie Perez, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Rehfeldt said almost nothing in the couple's home was salvageable, and family members found just three photos.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
McGriff said though her unit was only affected by water damage, she has not been allowed to reenter it to reclaim salvageable items.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Mahrouq said the motel’s roadside sign with its three palm trees is still being refurbished, using what’s salvageable from the original.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
While the structure and the hard finishes like tile and light fixtures were salvageable, the soft goods were destroyed by the smoke.
—Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
In some cases, this exaggeration can lead salvageable relationships to divorce.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the show surrounding it might be salvageable.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvageable
Adjective
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Fortunately, Verdick Case says this usually isn’t a major issue and should be easily repairable—yes, even in drywall.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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The legislation is part of a broader EU strategy to make products more durable, repairable and recyclable, positioning the bloc at the forefront of global efforts to curb textile waste.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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How much of the damage is reparable is not yet clear.—
Phillips Payson O’Brien,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2025
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Despite being reparable, malfunctioning coffee machines, electric kettles, irons, and the like were ending up in landfills.—
Anne Pinto-Rodrigues,
The Christian Science Monitor,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And perhaps not a correctable one.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Still, some states consider driving with only one headlight a correctable violation, meaning police officers will only give a fix-it ticket.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Woods’ issues sure appear fixable.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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The good news is that most hydrophobic soil is fixable.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Salvageable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvageable. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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