as in to liberate
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
you've woven such a web of lies that it's hard to see how you can extricate yourself now
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Recent Examples of extricate
The trooper extricated himself from the cruiser, and drivers were pulling over to help him.
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
Emergency personnel extricated the man from the vehicle, and he was pronounced dead.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
One probationary firefighter grabbed a ladder from an engine and worked with his crew members to extricate the father and child, who was about 2-years-old, out of a top floor unit window along the side of the building, officials said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
In addition, the previous Trump administration’s Israel policy was significantly shaped by staff, and that staff has changed markedly with the introduction of an isolationist faction that seeks to extricate America from international commitments.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 22 May 2025
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
Emergency personnel extricated the man from the vehicle, and he was pronounced dead.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
One probationary firefighter grabbed a ladder from an engine and worked with his crew members to extricate the father and child, who was about 2-years-old, out of a top floor unit window along the side of the building, officials said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
In addition, the previous Trump administration’s Israel policy was significantly shaped by staff, and that staff has changed markedly with the introduction of an isolationist faction that seeks to extricate America from international commitments.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extricate
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Determined to liberate Panem, Katniss and her fellow rebels embark on a dangerous journey into the heart of the Capitol to save the nation from President Snow’s tyranny once and for all.—
Kelly Martinez Published,
EW.com,
5 July 2025
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Technology leaders must liberate their technology roadmap to serve the business first and technology vendors last.—
Rob LaMear,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Protests in Israel also resumed after a two-week pause during the Israel-Iran war, with demonstrators demanding a deal that would free the hostages still in Gaza.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 June 2025
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But the pending Senate bill keeps the door wide open, effectively freeing very wealthy business owners from any cap on their SALT deductions.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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And if your heart wasn't pounding already, Edward saves Bella from a post-delivery death in a nail-biting finale.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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The study estimates that USAID programs have saved over 90 million lives over the past two decades.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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It’s always been hard to disentangle The Bear’s medium from its message.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
26 June 2025
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Set in Venice, the film follows a black cat named Nero who befriends a street musician and struggles to disentangle himself from the feline mob.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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That aligns with what the cybersecurity data shows: professionals disengage when forced to hide parts of themselves.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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State police disengaged pursuit but was able to get the vehicle’s registration information.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
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This promo from Caesars Sportsbook is easy to redeem.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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And once a company goes public, users can redeem their tokens for the market equivalent in a stablecoin.—
Tor Constantino,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Both individuals were promptly rescued from the water, Disney officials said.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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An officer said the man was dehydrated, confused and scared when he was rescued, according to WBZ.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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With two powerful suction levels, this vacuum tackles deep cleaning on both carpets and hard floors, and its brush head effortlessly lifts debris while untangling stubborn hair.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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While more research is needed to untangle the exact mechanisms and timelines, the findings suggest a need for integrated mental and physical healthcare in people with autoimmune conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
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