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to remove (something) from a place of danger or harm
Nothing could be salvaged from the shipwreck.
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Recent Examples of salvaged
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
One legend has it that the dish was the result of ingredients salvaged by the sailors of a sunken ship.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
The Gators salvaged their season despite four season-ending injuries, culminating with catcher Luke Heyman’s broken forearm during the regular-season finale against Alabama.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Instead, the players were again jeered by home fans in a disjointed display only salvaged by Kylian Mbappe’s stoppage-time penalty.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Da Costa still salvaged four championship points with an eighth place finish.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
But the mission was salvaged by a last minute addition to the Big, Beautiful Bill, spearheaded by Texas Senator Ted Cruz.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Everyone was afraid he’d be salvaged.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Hipolito Cisneros re-proposed to his wife Liz, with a new wedding ring that included a diamond salvaged from her original ring that was melted in the Los Angeles fires in January 2024, according to KABC.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
As the project gets closer to actual construction, the district is looking at what equipment can and can’t be salvaged from the elementary school.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
One legend has it that the dish was the result of ingredients salvaged by the sailors of a sunken ship.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
The Gators salvaged their season despite four season-ending injuries, culminating with catcher Luke Heyman’s broken forearm during the regular-season finale against Alabama.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Instead, the players were again jeered by home fans in a disjointed display only salvaged by Kylian Mbappe’s stoppage-time penalty.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Da Costa still salvaged four championship points with an eighth place finish.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
But the mission was salvaged by a last minute addition to the Big, Beautiful Bill, spearheaded by Texas Senator Ted Cruz.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Everyone was afraid he’d be salvaged.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Hipolito Cisneros re-proposed to his wife Liz, with a new wedding ring that included a diamond salvaged from her original ring that was melted in the Los Angeles fires in January 2024, according to KABC.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvaged
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Zoe works primarily in reclaimed textiles, which also piqued Hannah’s interest.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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The 63 villas embrace indoor-outdoor living, with retractable roofs, open-air bathrooms, and handcrafted furnishings made from reclaimed materials.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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Oceanside fire crews rescued the driver of a semi-truck that crashed on Interstate 5 near Harbor Drive early Wednesday, leaving the cab dangling 70 feet above the San Luis Rey River in Oceanside.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Austin’s brother and sister were ultimately rescued along with their mother Joanne, 47, after being found clinging to a paddleboard.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The album surpassed 1 million pre-saves on Spotify, becoming hip-hop’s most pre-saved album on the platform.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Don't Be Dumb broke Spotify's record as the most pre-saved hip-hop album on the platform with 1 million total pre-saves.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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In some cases, Weaver recalled, homebuyers under contract could no longer afford the homes when the rates recovered and gave up their deposits.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Patel said investigators recovered the footage using residual data from backend systems after recording devices at Guthrie’s home were removed or rendered inaccessible.—
Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The items were retrieved from her personal collection after her death.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Pilgrims also threw in coins as offerings, some later retrieved by impoverished people to survive.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Grand 1894 Opera House, one of the most beautiful historic theaters in Texas, offers concerts, touring shows, and performances year-round in an intimate, restored setting.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
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In her most personal work yet, Nguyen shows how togetherness and storytelling can transform grief into healing, hope and restored kinship.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Salvaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvaged. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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