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
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2025
Robert Suarez worked a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his fourth save, as the Padres salvaged the final game of a three-game series.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
David R. Martin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Depreciation expenses increased due to a change in accounting estimates related to the salvage values and useful lives of revenue equipment, resulting in an additional $24.7 million in depreciation expense.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2025
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Verb
For one thing, midseason acquisition Andrei Kuzmenko could help salvage general manager Rob Blake’s reputation as an executive.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2025
Robert Suarez worked a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his fourth save, as the Padres salvaged the final game of a three-game series.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
Divers and salvage workers are adhering to strict protocols and will stop moving debris if a body is found, Col. Francis B. Pera of the Army Corps of Engineers said Sunday.
—David R. Martin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Depreciation expenses increased due to a change in accounting estimates related to the salvage values and useful lives of revenue equipment, resulting in an additional $24.7 million in depreciation expense.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvage
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To protect a batch of sea turtle eggs from possible poachers, the group rescued them and hatched them in a lab before releasing 100 baby sea turtles into the ocean.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Then: Joel rescued her, just in the nick of time, and offered her a horse ride with him and Dina — but to where?—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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In 2008, the county started working with the Alexander Company, a Wisconsin developer with a history of historic preservation and adaptive reuse.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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The post-pandemic era calls for a balanced approach, prioritizing capital preservation alongside the pursuit of sustainable returns.—
Gianluca Sidoti,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Another can't-miss find: The Short-sleeve Pose Mock Neck makes layering a breeze and pairs with everything from jeans to midi skirts.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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This find is the first of its kind in Austria and sheds light on Roman military strategies and their influence in the region.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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They are all expected to fully recover, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare officials said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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When the president announced a 90-day pause on most tariffs, those prices recovered a bit, but remain pretty low.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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Initial evidence suggests the practice may support the immune system, boost mood, improve circulation, decrease inflammation, relieve pain, and increase muscle recovery, though much more research is necessary to support these findings.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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Net charge-offs refer to the amount of debt a bank has written off as uncollectible, minus any recoveries.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Sustainability efforts include the saltwater lagoon, where a team of aquarists maintain the health of the ecosystem and keep the wildlife safe while teaching guests about the importance of marine conservation.—
Annie Archer,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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Taken at Nepal’s Jatayu vulture restaurant, the image captures the clinical, careful and deeply human reality of modern vulture conservation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Bobby manages to save Chimney, who falls ill and starts coughing up blood while responding to the lab blaze.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Knowing which plants that are tricky to grow from seed will save you time, effort, and frustration Growing plants from seeds is a fun way to participate in the life cycle.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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For even stronger protection, consider using a security key that plugs into your device.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Strategies like credit shelter trusts, dynasty trusts, and GST exemption allocation remain relevant tools for asset protection and long-term tax resilience.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Salvage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvage. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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