salvage 1 of 2

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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salvage

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noun

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Recent Examples of salvage
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 See All Example Sentences for salvage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvage
Verb
  • Hundreds had to be rescued, and most of the deaths were caused by vehicles getting stuck in high water.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • All five people were rescued and transported to Bay Area Hospital with minor injuries.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • But the site’s most famous find is a mysterious green gadget: the Antikythera mechanism.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • They are all expected to fully recover, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare officials said.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The sea lion was euthanized after it was deemed to be too sick to recover.
    Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Sri Lanka worried that its economic recovery would be derailed as its clothing industry faced new tariffs from its most important export market.
    Time, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
  • However, Mariners executive vice president/general manager Justin Hollander appeared optimistic about Robles' recovery and downplayed surgery concerns.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • California family discusses ongoing legal and political battle to 'save girls' sports' as issue heats up Taylor and Ryan Starling of Riverside, California discussed their ongoing lawsuit over trans inclusion in girls' sports, speaking at the state capital and all the fallout that has come with it.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • If projections around the tariffs’ impact are correct, then getting some shopping done now could save you time and money later.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • The federal government has moved to strip hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans from lawfully obtained deportation protections and work permits.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Salvage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvage. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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