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Salvaged

Verb / ˈsælvɪdʒd / Another word for salvaged — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to save something from danger or destruction

Synonyms & similar words

salvage salve save scavenge relieve recover retrieve rescue save reclaim redeem restore revive recondition repair remedy fix mend rebuild renovate reconstruct refurbish reestablish regain

Example sentences

  1. The fisherman salvaged the sunken treasure from the bottom of the ocean.
  2. We salvaged the old furniture and made it look new again.
  3. The mechanic salvaged the car parts and used them to fix another car.
  4. The archaeologist salvaged ancient artifacts from the excavation site.
  5. The pilot salvaged the plane and landed it safely on the runway.

Quotes

  • We salvage what we can, Marilyn. We have to find a way to be okay with that. - Grey's Anatomy
  • I can't be salvaged. I'm not worth saving. - Veronica Roth, Divergent
  • The things we try to hold on to are most often the things that we are better off letting go of. - Nicole Sobon, Program 13

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