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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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But testing this theory would involve salvaging the submarine's wreckage, a multimillion-dollar operation, according to plaintiffs.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Vonn credited Dr. Tom Hackett, an orthopedic surgeon who works for Vonn and Team USA, for salvaging the limb.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 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

What I have learned in the past few days has made me feel like there is nothing about this place worth salvaging.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth