SALVAGE Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of salvage

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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noun

as in salvaging

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as in preservation

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as in find

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Recent Examples of salvage

Verb

Mozingo tied it with a long-range shot to salvage a point for Utah (14-9-4). — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 If Houston can go 5-2 during that stretch and get to 5-5, the Texans would be well on their way to salvaging the season. — Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Noun

The Giants are caught too deep in the undertow for a salvage mission this season, but the timing was right to take a look at Tugboat. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The allegations have fueled a larger debate in French society over how to stop violence against minors and salvage trust in the public programs that families depend on. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for salvage

Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvage

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Two people died and 11 crew members were rescued, Romanian authorities said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
The 14-year-old girl who officials say gave birth to her father’s child on a California roadside has been rescued after an Amber Alert issued last month, Monterey County officials confirmed Sunday evening.

— Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of rescue

Noun

When Jenn and Emily return, Shannon tries to cut the tension by talking about jarred pizza sauce (the only real laugh-out-loud moment of the episode), but there’s no salvaging this night.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Eliyahu, who announced the salvaging of the Altalena, hails from the far-right, which has taken power as part of a government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

— CBS News, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of salvaging

Noun

Historic preservation of the Excelsior Club Last year, Kennedy noted that the building was in disrepair and unsalvageable.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Williams, the sociologist, noted an overlap between supporters and cultural-preservation movements across post-industrial Britain.

— Vanda Mayer, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of preservation

Noun

The find led divers to conduct a more detailed search of the area for other archaeological objects.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Major brands including BaubleBar and Crocs are putting their own spin on football fandom with playful collaborations and unexpected finds.

— Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of find

Verb

The spa Outdoor adventure is the primary focus here, so after skiing or mountain biking all day the spa is the ideal place to recover.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The bank sees high diesel prices as necessary to prevent recovering demand from overwhelming constrained refineries.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of recover

Noun

Recently, the sector has been affected by El Nino, which brings weak monsoons and dry weather, reducing yields and sucrose recovery.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
His message to men dealing with low energy, slow recovery or lagging strength is practical.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of recovery

Noun

The backstory Inkaterra has built a reputation for eco-conscious stays in the Sacred Valley and the Amazon, with revenue from guest stays contributing to the conservation of Peruvian flora and fauna.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
In 2026, that work earned her the Whitley Gold Award, one of conservation’s most prestigious honors.

— Ashleigh Nghiem, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of conservation

Noun

Pair them with a chunky sweater and sneakers, or a classic button-down shirt and heeled booties this season.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026
Plus, the rugged lug sole wedge heel gives you a little extra height without the pain many heeled booties bring, and multiple reviewers rave about their comfort and support.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

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