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
David Matthews, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
The vessel will be held in an elevated position over the weekend while checks and preparations are made, said TMC Marine, which has been leading the salvage operation, working with Dutch specialists Hebo Maritiemservice to lift the yacht 50 meters from the seabed over the past few days.
—Reuters, NBC news, 21 June 2025
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 8 July 2025
With the Yankees having salvaged a sloppy Subway Series, the team will now head back to the Bronx for a six-game homestand before the All-Star break.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
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Verb
Two salvage tug boats with pollution control equipment will remain in the area for the time being to watch for signs of oil spills or floating debris.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
The vessel will be held in an elevated position over the weekend while checks and preparations are made, said TMC Marine, which has been leading the salvage operation, working with Dutch specialists Hebo Maritiemservice to lift the yacht 50 meters from the seabed over the past few days.
—Reuters, NBC news, 21 June 2025
Noun
However, the project could still be salvaged with a few tweaks.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 8 July 2025
With the Yankees having salvaged a sloppy Subway Series, the team will now head back to the Bronx for a six-game homestand before the All-Star break.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvage
Verb
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Two cats, a ferret and a dog were rescued, though the dog, a German shepherd, escaped and has not been found, fire Chief David Haywood said.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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From left: Sunny stands as a puppy when she was rescued in 2019; and looks at the camera in 2025.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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From watershed preservation to infrastructure upgrades, the pair’s conversation dives into the strategic steps being taken to secure water quality and quantity for future generations.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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An ongoing preservation project undertaken by the Chicago Film Society has spurred a revival of interest in her work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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This 86 percent-off outdoor find is tightly woven for extra durability, stain-resistant, and pet-friendly.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Another favorite bedding find is the Cozinoor Queen Size Set of 2 Bed Pillows, which is suitable for both side sleepers and back sleepers alike.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
Verb
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First responders recovered the body of a driver Saturday after their truck cab plunged off the Delaware Memorial Bridge a day earlier.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images With that being said, everyone recovers from a torn Achilles injury differently.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Having a sound plan for resilience, regardless of implementation phase, is a huge head start on recovery.—
Louis Gritzo,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Families of those who have died from overdoses, those in recovery from substance use disorder and families of struggling individuals supported the legislation, according to Senate Democrats.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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With the legal block lifted by the Supreme Court, additional rounds of layoffs may now proceed, raising fresh concerns about operational capacity, staff morale and conservation efforts.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Shark Week is an iconic week of television dedicated to raising awareness, educating people and increasing conservation efforts for the species.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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For more ways to save on your power bill or to see if opting out makes sense for your budget, visit Cyberguy.com/SaveonPower 7) Monitor comfort and performance Keep an eye on how your AC performs during demand events.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Among Microsoft Teams’ most active users, tools like Copilot have saved up to eight hours per month, the equivalent of a full workday, by summarizing meetings, streamlining communications, and eliminating routine tasks.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Salmon and other fish populations, deprived of hundreds of miles of quiet pools to lay their eggs and for the juvenile fish to survive and thrive, shrank by about 95%, which led the federal government to enact protections for some salmon populations.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Never reuse passwords across platforms, and update them regularly for maximum protection.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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“Salvage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvage. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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