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salvaging

VERB

save, rescue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reclaim recover redeem regain restore retrieve

STRONG

deliver glean ransom salve

WEAK

get back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon forfeit lose

WEAK

endanger harm hurt injure waste

Example Sentences

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The British king's state visit was officially meant to mark the US-UK alliance in the anniversary year but has ended up being more about salvaging the so-called "special relationship."

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

"Their aim has to be salvaging the season by qualifying for the Champions League with a top-four or perhaps top-five finish - but that's a big drop-off from what we saw last season," added Shearer.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Mark Joseph Stern: I think anyone who cares about salvaging American democracy needs to be asking those exact questions.

From Slate • Dec. 26, 2025

Prada strikes a $1.4 billion deal to acquire Versace from fashion conglomerate Capri Holdings, salvaging a deal that was at risk of collapsing because of the market turmoil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

“Reyna and I did a quest there about a year ago. We were salvaging Imperial gold weapons from the C.S.S. Hunley.”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan