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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The raptor stayed on top of her, even as the woman’s partner tried to free her.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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And, of course, using social media less could also free up more time for parents to spend playing with their kids.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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Their bravery and quick action undoubtedly saved many lives.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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For more ways to save on your power bill or to see if opting out makes sense for your budget, visit Cyberguy.com/SaveonPower 7) Monitor comfort and performance Keep an eye on how your AC performs during demand events.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 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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If your team seems disengaged, mistakes will be made, productivity will decrease and organizational outcomes will suffer.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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McCray disengaged, but saw Corder drop to the ground.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
3 July 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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Two cats, a ferret and a dog were rescued, though the dog, a German shepherd, escaped and has not been found, fire Chief David Haywood said.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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From left: Sunny stands as a puppy when she was rescued in 2019; and looks at the camera in 2025.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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In the government’s rebuttal, prosecutor Comey explained the impossible task of trying to untangle love and abuse.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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After untangling from a tumultuous relationship inside the major label system, the R&B singer couldn’t be more thrilled in her partnership with EMPIRE, as Claudio joined the indie powerhouse earlier in 2025.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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