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Salvaging

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

Definition

Salvaging means to save something from danger or damage.

Synonyms & similar words

scavenge salve relieve save salvage rescue recover retrieve save restore reclaim redeem reprieve deliver free release sustain maintain preserve protect guard shield defend keep conserve

Example sentences

  1. 1. After the hurricane, volunteers were salvaging the belongings of the affected families.
  2. 2. The firefighters were salvaging the burning building by extinguishing the fire quickly.
  3. 3. The fisherman was salvaging the boat that had been damaged in the storm.
  4. 4. The company was salvaging the old computers by recycling the parts.
  5. 5. The archaeologists were salvaging the ancient artifacts from the excavation site.

Quotes

  • 'We are all broken, that's how the light gets in.' - Ernest Hemingway
  • 'The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.' - Mahatma Gandhi
  • 'What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.' - Albert Pine

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